JP6721966B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display portion, the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped to display the result. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections.

A slot machine is generally provided with a variable display unit having a plurality of reels (usually three) with a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever for the player. The rotation is started by the operation, and the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel to stop the rotation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. .. Then, according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a prize is generated.

There are various types of winning combinations, such as a small winning combination, a special winning combination, and a re-playing combination. Here, in the winning of the small winning combination, the player can obtain a profit that the predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small winning combination. With the winning of the special role, the player can obtain a benefit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning combination, it is possible to gain the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, there is one that executes an effect corresponding to a winning combination that has been won, and further executes an effect (inconsistent effect) that corresponds to a winning combination that has not been won at the time of winning the special role. In some cases, a contradiction is generated to notify the special winning combination (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-167993, A

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the inconsistent effect is executed, the symbols stopped on the winning line or the invalid line are not considered. Therefore, for example, when the inconsistent effect is executed, the symbols constituting the winning combination suggested by the inconsistent effect may stop on the inactive line. As a result, there is a possibility that the player may mistakenly recognize the symbol stopped only on the invalid line as if the result of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents a game result from being mistakenly recognized.

(A) A plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After the variable display is variably displayed, the variable display of the variable display is stopped to derive the display result, and the winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine,
Predetermination means for deciding display result combinations that allow derivation,
Derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result combination,
A prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize has been generated according to the derived display result combination,
Production means for performing production,
A privilege determining means for determining grant of a privilege,
The production executed by the production means includes a first production and a second production,
The plurality of lines crossing the plurality of variable display portions include a winning line for which the winning determination is performed and a non-winning line that is a line different from the winning line and that crosses the winning line. ,
The derivation control means is capable of deriving a specific display result combination when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result,
When the specific display result combination is derived, the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information are arranged on the winning line, and only the predetermined identification information is arranged side by side on the non-winning line,
The privilege determination means can determine grant of the privilege when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result,
The slot machine is
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the award of the privilege has been determined, both the first effect and the second effect can be executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the grant of the privilege is not determined, the first effect can be executed, while the second effect cannot be executed,
The first effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the specific identification information,
When the production means is executing the first production and the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped and no winning is made, the second production is executed and the variation display of the variable display portion is executed. Is stopped and a winning is not generated, the effect being executed is ended at the same timing in both cases .
(1) A plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units (for example, , In slot machine 1),
Predetermination means (for example, S2 in FIG. 18) that determines whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning (for example, a waterfall to the right) to occur.
Derivation control means (for example, S3 in FIG. 18) that performs control for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the pre-determination means,
Winning determination means (for example, S4 in FIG. 18) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived,
An effect control unit (for example, a process by the sub control unit 91) that performs effect control for controlling the effect is provided,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, the transparent area 51b), there is a determination area corresponding to the winning determination position (for example, the position on the winning line LN) where the winning determination is made, and the winning determination position A non-judgment area corresponding to a non-winning judgment position (for example, a position on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 that does not overlap with the winning line LN) is defined.
The prize determination means is a specific combination in which the combination of the identification information at the prize determination position among the identification information included in the derived display result includes predetermined identification information (for example, watermelon) and specific identification information (for example, bell). (For example, bell/watermelon/black 7/white 7), it is determined that the specific winning has occurred (see, for example, FIG. 8),
When the occurrence of the specific winning is allowed, the effect control means suggests that the first effect (notification effect notified by an index design) and the advantage to the player is higher than the first effect. It is possible to execute any one of 2 effects (announcement effect to be announced with a specific winning symbol),
The first effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the specific identification information (see the [About Suggestion Mode] column in the modification).

According to such a configuration, not only the first effect but also the second effect that suggests a high degree of advantage to the player can be executed, and the suggested color is a specific combination regardless of which one is executed. It is possible to prevent the identification information displayed only at the non-win prize determination position from being suggested because it is the color corresponding to the identification information that constitutes the. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of misidentifying the player as the result of the game from the identification information that is not in the winning determination position among the display results.

In addition, the determination area is an area corresponding to a winning determination line extending over the plurality of variable display portions (for example, an area overlapping the winning line LN), and the non-determination area is a line different from the winning determination line. The corresponding area is an area other than the determination area (for example, an area located in the upper stage or the lower stage and does not include the middle position of the reel 2C).

(B) A plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After the variable display is variably displayed, the variable display of the variable display is stopped to derive the display result, and the winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine,
Predetermination means for deciding display result combinations that allow derivation,
Derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result combination,
A prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize has been generated according to the derived display result combination,
Production means for performing production,
A privilege determining means for determining grant of a privilege,
The production executed by the production means includes a first production and a second production,
The plurality of lines crossing the plurality of variable display portions include a winning line for which the winning determination is performed and a non-winning line that is a line different from the winning line and that crosses the winning line. ,
The derivation control means is capable of deriving a specific display result combination when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result,
When the specific display result combination is derived, the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information are arranged on the winning line, and only the predetermined identification information is arranged side by side on the non-winning line,
The privilege determination means can determine grant of the privilege when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result,
The slot machine is
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the award of the privilege has been determined, both the first effect and the second effect can be executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the grant of the privilege is not determined, the first effect can be executed, while the second effect cannot be executed,
The first effect is an effect that suggests a character corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a character corresponding to the specific identification information,
When the production means is executing the first production and the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped and no winning is made, the second production is executed and the variation display of the variable display portion is executed. Is stopped and a winning is not generated, the effect being executed is ended at the same timing in both cases .
(2) A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units (for example, , In slot machine 1),
Predetermination means (for example, S2 in FIG. 18) that determines whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning (for example, a waterfall to the right) to occur.
Derivation control means (for example, S3 in FIG. 18) that performs control for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the pre-determination means,
Winning determination means (for example, S4 in FIG. 18) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived,
An effect control unit (for example, a process by the sub control unit 91) that performs effect control for controlling the effect is provided,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, the transparent area 51b), there are a determination area corresponding to a winning determination position (for example, a position on the winning line LN) where the winning determination is made, and the winning determination position. A non-judgment area corresponding to a non-winning judgment position (for example, a position on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 that does not overlap with the winning line LN) is defined.
The prize determination means is a specific combination in which the combination of the identification information at the prize determination position among the identification information included in the derived display result includes predetermined identification information (for example, watermelon) and specific identification information (for example, bell). (For example, bell/watermelon/black 7/white 7), it is determined that the specific winning has occurred (see, for example, FIG. 8),
When the occurrence of the specific winning is allowed, the effect control means suggests that the first effect (notification effect notified by an index design) and the advantage to the player is higher than the first effect. It is possible to execute any one of 2 effects (announcement effect to be announced with a specific winning symbol),
The first effect is an effect that suggests a character corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests the character corresponding to the specific identification information (see FIGS. 32 to 39 ).

According to such a configuration, not only the first effect but also the second effect that suggests that the player has a high advantage can be executed, and the character suggested regardless of which is executed is a specific combination. Since it is a character corresponding to the identification information that constitutes the, it is possible to prevent the identification information displayed only at the non-win prize determination position from being suggested. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of misidentifying the player as the result of the game from the identification information that is not in the winning determination position among the display results.

In addition, the determination area is an area corresponding to a winning determination line extending over the plurality of variable display portions (for example, an area overlapping the winning line LN), and the non-determination area is a line different from the winning determination line. The corresponding area is an area other than the determination area (for example, an area located in the upper stage or the lower stage and does not include the middle position of the reel 2C).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The derivation control means, when the combination of identification information at the winning determination position is the specific combination, the combination of identification information at the non-prize determination position is a predetermined combination consisting only of the predetermined identification information (for example, watermelon watermelon A display result of “watermelon” can be derived (for example, see FIG. 8 ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make an impression that the combination that causes the specific winning is a predetermined combination that includes only the predetermined identification information, and as a result, improves the unexpectedness when the second effect is executed. be able to.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The effect control unit executes the first effect and the second effect by controlling an image display device that displays an image (see, for example, FIGS. 32 to 39 ).

According to such a configuration, the first effect and the second effect can be executed in the image display device in which the player pays attention, so that it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of causing the player to be mistakenly recognized more reliably.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first effect is an effect using a color with the highest occupancy among the colors included in the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect using a color having the highest occupancy rate among the colors included in the specific identification information.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect using a color that gives an impression that the combination is to generate a specific winning, and it is possible to easily understand the suggested content.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The effect control means performs specific effect control for preventing misidentification of the identification information that is not in the winning determination position of the derived display result as the result of the game in which the winning determination is made (for example, see FIGS. 31 to 39. ).

According to such a configuration, by performing the specific effect control, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of causing the player to mistakenly recognize the identification information that is not in the winning determination position in the display result as the result of the game.

The specific effect control may be control performed when the display result is derived or control performed before the display result is derived. Further, in a slot machine that executes a predetermined effect when misidentification does not occur, the specific effect control is a predetermined control as long as it is a control for not misidentifying the identification information that is not at the winning determination position as a result of the game in which the winning determination is made. Any control may be used, such as a control that does not execute an effect, or a control that executes an effect that is different from the predetermined effect and that can eliminate misidentification.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows a store side setting switch. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of a structure of a door sensor. 6 is a timing chart regarding a door opening error state and a door opening notification with respect to the opening/closing state of the front door. It is a figure for explaining the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer appearance, and the technical matter relevant to a transfer appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of bells. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of BET processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of BET processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of BET processing which a main control part performs. It is a diagram for explaining the timing when the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the end of the game. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a door opening error canceling process executed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of store side payout rate confirmation processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the store side payout rate setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of store side production setting processing which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the state of a store side setting switch, and a volume and a light quantity. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of player side production setting processing which a sub control part performs. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content of a volume changing operation process executed by a sub control unit. It is a diagram showing a notification effect pattern lottery table. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern A at the time of index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern C at the time of index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern Y at the time of index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern Z at the time of index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern A at the time of determination of a specific winning symbol. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern C at the time of determination of a specific winning symbol. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern Y at the time of determination of a specific winning symbol. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification production of the pattern Z at the time of determination of a specific winning symbol. It is a figure which shows the setting screen by the side of a shop in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the modification of a door sensor. It is a figure which shows the modification when applying the detection means similar to a door sensor for the attachment/detachment detection of a board|substrate case.

An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Structure of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

Specifically, the front door 1b can close the opening of the housing 1a, and when the front door 1b closes the opening of the housing 1a (the front door 1b is closed), the front door 1b is closed. The locking piece (not shown) on the 1b side is locked to the locking portion (not shown) on the housing 1a side, and the closed state of the front door 1b is maintained. The lock piece is connected to the cylinder lock, and the front door 1b is opened by releasing the lock between the lock piece and the lock portion by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. Reel and right reel) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen through the transparent window 3.

As shown in FIG. 2, each of the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has, for example, "black 7 (for example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the reel 2L)", "net 7 (for example, the area number of the reel 2L. 5 symbol)", "White 7 (for example, the symbol of region number 4 of reel 2L)", "Black BAR (for example, the symbol of region number 11 of reel 2L)", "White BAR (for example, region of reel 2L Number 15)", "Replay (for example, the pattern of area number 19 of reel 2L)", "Watermelon (for example, the pattern of area number 14 of reel 2L)", "Cherry (for example, area number 10 of reel 2L) Symbols)", "bell (for example, symbol of area number 20 on reel 2L)", and "plum (for example, symbol of area number 7 on reel 2L)" 21 pieces are drawn in order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows in the see-through window 3.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided correspondingly and is rotated by a reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. While being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed as a display result on the see-through window 3. The number of reels is not limited to three and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each reel 2L, 2C, 2R through the transparent area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a and the transparent window 3.

The front door 1b has a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a player-owned gaming value that can be used for setting the number of bets) One bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the number of bets for one medal using, and the maximum of the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range using credits. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the bet number (2 in the present embodiment is 2 when the gaming state is RB (BB), 3 in the normal gaming state), the number of medals and the bet number stored as credits A settlement switch 10 that is operated to settle the medals used to set (return the medals used to set the credits and the number of bets), a start switch 7 that is operated to start the game, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operated by the player.

In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface of the operation panel forming the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface.

The front door 1b is provided with a player-side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during a game. Since the player-side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), it will be located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. .. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation from the outside, such as being operated by a player playing in the slot machine 1. By operating the player-side setting switch 70, the player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game.

On the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, an error occurrence such as the number of medals acquired in the BB or foreign matter other than the regular medals is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. There is provided a game auxiliary display unit 12 which displays an error code indicating the contents at times.

On the front door 1b, 1 bet LED 14 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2 bet LED 15 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2 and that the number of bets is set to 3 are displayed. A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, a request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be thrown by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid, and a weight. (Waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reels are waiting to start rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) and a light to indicate that a replay game is in progress An LED 20 is provided during replay. The replay game is a game started after the bet number is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 which lights up to inform that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are respectively provided to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting. It is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, the valid/invalid of the stop function for controlling the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of the bonus or AT (Assist Time) is set. The stop switch 36a for selecting and the validity/invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling the automatic settlement process (the process of settlement (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of the bonus An automatic settlement switch 36b for selection is provided.

The AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is informed of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that the number of AT games which are the rights of AT control is given. The AT is controlled until the number of AT games given is exhausted. Therefore, as the number of AT games increases, the AT is controlled over a longer period, which is advantageous for the player.

Inside the front door 1b, a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal inserting section 4 are provided. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side or the medal payout opening 9 side provided inside the casing 1a, and the medal insertion unit 4 And a medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side of the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door sensor 60 for detecting opening/closing of the front door 1b (Fig. 5)) are provided.

Inside the front door 1b, for releasing an error state (for example, a door opening error state described later) and a stopped state (a state where the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation. A reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation is provided. The reset switch 23 is covered with a cover 23a. The cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 cannot be touched without opening the front door 1b. Therefore, the store clerk cannot operate the reset switch 23 unless the front door 1b is opened and the cover 23a is further opened to expose the reset switch 23 to the outside.

Inside the front door 1b, a store-side setting switch 80 is provided for making a setting that serves as a reference for an effect mode during a game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store-side setting switch 80 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than a store clerk such as a player cannot operate the store side setting switch 80 because the front door 1b cannot be opened. That is, the store-side setting switch 80 is an operating means for a game store in which the slot machine 1 is installed. By operating the store-side setting switch 80, the store clerk can set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game as a reference.

As shown in FIG. 4, the store-side setting switch 80 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 81. For each of the channels "0" to "F", the volume and the amount of light in the effect are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels "0" to "F" is referred to as a first volume level, and the level of light intensity corresponding to the channels "0" to "F" is also referred to as a first intensity level. For example, if the channel is "0", it is set to the first volume level set to the minimum volume and the first volume level set to the minimum light level. If the channel is "F", it is set to the first volume level set to the maximum volume and the first volume level set to the maximum light level.

It should be noted that the steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 are referred to as the first volume level and the first light-level stage, while operating the player-side setting switch 70. Therefore, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume level and a second light level.

Inside the casing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R capable of detecting reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (see FIG. 5)) is provided. Inside the casing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a medal payment for the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b is provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a which is provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and which is composed of a pair of left and right conductive members. The full tank sensor 35a indicates that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medals stored in the overflow tank 35 to be electrically conductive, the stored amount of medals stored therein becomes a predetermined amount or more, that is, the overflow tank is full. It detects that it is in a tongue state.

A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (at the time of startup) and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. However, in the setting change state, the reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery or the AT lottery, and the power switch is operated when the power is turned ON/OFF. A power switch 39 is provided.

The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than a store clerk such as a player cannot operate the setting key switch 37 because the front door 1b cannot be opened. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store in which the slot machine 1 is installed.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 or a bet number is set by using a credit. To use the credit, the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game starts. It becomes possible. When the maximum number of medals has been inserted among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combinations of symbols forming the winning are aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not the lines for which the winning determination is made, and when the combinations of the symbols for generating the winnings are aligned on the winning line LN, even if the combinations of the symbols are different, the invalid lines LM1 to LM1. By arranging a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-bell) in any of LM4, it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” and “winning combinations”, and the combination of symbols that make up one of the winning combinations is stopped on the winning line. Also referred to as doing. For example, when a symbol combination that constitutes a re-play combination is derived on the pay line, a replay game that allows the player to play the next game without setting the bet number using medals operates. It is also called that a re-game winning (replay winning) occurs that the symbol combination that constitutes the re-gaming combination is derived on the winning line.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R continuously change. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that causes a small winning combination on the activated pay line LN is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is stopped on the activated pay line LN, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small winning combination is awarded to the player (credit addition, When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game ends.

As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90. The effect according to the game state is controlled by, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components that form the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to each unit.

A hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, a reset/setting switch 38, and a power supply switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

On the game control board 40, one BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic The settlement switch 36b, the door sensor 60, and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset/setting switch are connected via the power supply board 101. 38 is connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are input.

Further, a detection signal output when the cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 is opened is also input to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 can recognize that the cover 23a is opened by detecting this detection signal.

On the game control board 40, a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, a payout indicator 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a wait LED 19, and a replay. The LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value indicator 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. At the same time, the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric parts are driven under the control of the main control section 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling a game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I/O port 41d.

On the game control board 40, a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. Switch detection circuit 44 that detects a detection signal that is input from switches that are directly connected to or through the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and monitor the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, When a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is output to the main control section 41, and the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the device and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer function and a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41b, performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40. Directly or indirectly controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area or the like when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I/O port 41d inputs/outputs a control signal from/to each circuit connected via a signal input/output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

The main CPU 41a sends various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I/O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). It is configured so that signals cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

The effect control board 90 is connected with the effect switch 56, the store-side setting switch 80, the player-side setting switch 70, and the door sensor 60, and the detection signals of these switches are input.

The door sensor 60 is connected to the effect control board 90 by branching the signal line connected to the game control board 40, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input to both the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. To be done.

The production control board 90 is connected with production devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. The effect device is driven under the control of the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

For example, when the channel of the shop-side setting switch 80 is switched to “0”, the sub control unit 91 adjusts the first volume level of “0”, and outputs the sound at the minimum volume to the speaker 53, In addition to controlling 54, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of "0".

On the effect control board 90, a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that controls display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93 for performing the operation, the audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a predetermined time. When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the production switch 56 connected to the production control board 90, a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and a voltage drop is detected And a door monitoring circuit 99a that monitors the detection state of the door sensor 60 and the power cutoff detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that fact to the sub CPU 91a and determines whether the front door 1b is in the open state or the closed state. And a door opening history storage circuit 99b capable of storing the opening history of the front door 1b.

The door monitoring circuit 99a is a circuit that monitors the opening of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. In the present embodiment, front door 1b is determined to be in the open state when the detection signal of door sensor 60 is in the ON state, while front door 1b is in the closed state when the detection signal of door sensor 60 is in the OFF state. Is determined. In other words, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state when the front door 1b is open, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state when the front door 1b is closed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state, the opening detection of the front door 1b becomes effective. A state in which the opening detection of the front door 1b is valid is also referred to as a door opening error state. The detection of opening the front door 1b becomes invalid when the front door 1b is closed. Further, the detection of opening the front door 1b is invalidated by operating the reset switch 23 while the front door 1b is opened. The fact that the opening detection of the front door 1b is changed from valid to invalid is also referred to as cancellation of the door opening error state.

The door monitoring circuit 99a transmits the determination result to the sub-control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub-control unit 91 and determines the open state of the front door 1b during the period when power is supplied to the slot machine 1. Each time, the determination result and the time information (date information and time information) at the time of determination are transmitted to the door opening history storage circuit 99b as history data. As a result, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

On the other hand, the door monitoring circuit 99a operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply during the period when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and opens the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. The history data is transmitted to the door opening history storage circuit 99b each time the front door 1b is opened and monitored. As a result, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

In this way, the door monitoring circuit 99a can constantly monitor the open state of the front door 1b regardless of whether power is supplied to the slot machine 1.

The door opening history storage circuit 99b is a circuit that stores history data including the determination result and time information transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a, and stores history data for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It has a storage area. The door opening history storage circuit 99b stores the oldest history data among the stored history data of a predetermined number of times so as to sequentially update the history data newly transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a. Therefore, the history data from the present time point up to a predetermined number of times before is stored in the storage area. The door opening history storage circuit 99b can also be accessed from the sub control unit 91, and the door opening history storage circuit 99b can transmit history data to the sub control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91. ..

Backup power is supplied to the door monitoring circuit 99a, the door opening history storage circuit 99b, and the door sensor 60 during a power failure. As a result, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the door sensor 60 can output an ON-OFF signal indicating the open/closed state of the front door 1b. The door monitoring circuit 99a determines the open state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60, and transmits history data to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. The door opening history storage circuit 99b sequentially stores the history data transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a, and keeps the stored history data within the capacity of the storage area.

The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I/O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Execute command reception interrupt processing to store in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a constant number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when the interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if the interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

[Structure of door sensor]
Next, the structure of the door sensor 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 6, and 7.

As shown in FIG. 3, the door sensor 60 is provided above the inside of the front door 1b rotatably supported by the side end of the housing 1a and at the corner opposite to the rotation axis. A detection piece receiving member 61 with which the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 abuts is installed at a corner portion inside the housing 1a opposite to the rotation axis and corresponding to the door sensor 60. In the following description, the side of the door sensor 60 facing the detection piece receiving member 61 is the rear side of the door sensor 60, and the side of the front door 1b facing the front side is the front side of the door sensor 60.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the door sensor 60 includes a detection piece 60b that can be moved by an external force between an advancing position x on the rear side of the door sensor and a retracted position z on the front side of the door sensor inside the door sensor body. A detector 60a capable of detecting whether or not the piece 60b is at the detection position y between the advance position x and the retreat position z, and a biasing force for urging the detection piece 60b from the retreat position z to the advance position x. And a spring 60c. The detector 60a includes a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit, and a photo sensor that detects that the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y when the light from the light projecting unit is blocked by the detection piece 60b and the light receiving section does not receive light. Is.

The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in a non-transparent case body 60d that covers the periphery so that the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to be visually recognized from the outside, and through the insertion hole 60e provided in the case body 60d. Only the tip of the detection piece 60b is exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 6, the detection piece 60b is formed in a substantially L shape in cross section. One end side of the detection piece 60b is an advancing portion that advances to the outside of the sensor body when the detection piece 60b is at the advancing position x, and the other end side is the detector 60a when the detection piece 60b is at the detecting position y. Is a detection unit detected by.

The detector 60a is arranged at the detection position y inside the sensor body, and outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y. The door sensor 60 is in the ON state when the detector 60a does not detect the detection piece 60b, that is, when the front door 1b is open, and when the detector 60a detects the detection piece 60b, that is, the front door 1b. When is in the closed state, the detection signal of the OFF state is output.

The biasing spring 60c biases the detection piece 60b in the direction from the retracted position z to the advanced position x, and positions the detection piece 60b to the advanced position x when no external force is applied to the detection piece 60b. On the other hand, when the external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, the biasing spring 60c contracts, and the detection piece 60b can move to the retracted position z.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the detection piece receiving member 61 has an opening formed in a concave shape facing the front door 1b side in a sectional view, and the concave portion 61a faces the door sensor 60 so that the housing 1a faces the door sensor 60. It is fixed to. The recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 can contact the advancing portion of the detection piece 60b, and the depth w of the recess 61a is substantially equal to the length from the advancing position x to the detecting position y of the detecting piece 60b. Has been formed. On the other hand, on the surface of the detection piece receiving member 61 facing the door sensor 60, as shown in FIG. 6B, a contact portion 61c that contacts the door sensor 60 when the front door 1b is closed is formed so as to surround the recess 61a. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the front door 1b is opened, no external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, and the detection piece 60b is urged by the urging spring 60c to be positioned at the advance position x. The detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a. As shown in FIG. 7, at the timing t1 at this time, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and controls the external output board 1000 to output a door opening signal. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 executes the door opening notification. The door opening notification is performed by the sub control unit 91, and is a notification for notifying a clerk or the like that the front door 1b is in the open state.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the front door 1b is closed, the door sensor 60 is moved in the direction of the housing 1a together with the front door 1b so that the advancing portion of the detection piece 60b and the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 are separated from each other. Upon contact, the detection piece 60b receives an external force and moves from the advanced position x to the retracted position z (retracted direction). When the front door 1b is moved and completely closed, the door sensor 60 and the contact portion 61c of the detection piece receiving member 61 are in contact with each other. As a result, the detection piece 60b is moved in the retreat direction by the depth w of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61, thereby moving from the advanced position x to the detection position y. As shown in FIG. 7, at timing t3 at this time, the detector 60a detects the detection portion of the detection piece 60b, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and performs control to stop the output of the door opening signal. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 ends the door opening notification at timing t3 after the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61 and moved in the retreat direction, the detection piece 60b changes in accordance with the magnitude of the external force. It moves beyond the detection position y to the retracted position z. In such a case, as in the case of opening the front door 1b, the detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and performs control to output the door opening signal from the external output board 1000, and the sub control unit 91 executes the door opening notification.

In this way, the detection position y is set between the movable advance position x and the retracted position z of the detection piece 60b, so that the detection piece 60b is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61. When moving in the retreat direction, the detection piece 60b is less likely to be located at the detection position y. Therefore, the output signal of the door sensor 60 is likely to be in the OFF state as when the front door 1b is opened.

The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in an opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, it is difficult to detect the closed state by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state.

When the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b comes into contact with the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the contact portion 61c surrounding the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 comes into contact with the door sensor 60. Therefore, when the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b is surrounded by the peripheral wall 61b of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the detection piece 60b cannot be accessed from the outside.

In the slot machine 1, the front door 1b that closes the opening of the housing 1a is normally kept closed by the locking piece and the locking portion, and the locking piece is operated by a predetermined key operation carried by a clerk or the like. It can be opened by releasing the lock between the lock part and the lock part.

The front door 1b is provided with a door sensor 60 that detects the opening of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is opened, it is possible to identify that fact, so that there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been committed. Can be found.

In the conventional door sensor, since the closing of the front door 1b is detected with the detection piece pushed in, it is easy to push the detection piece and fix it with the adhesive tape, regardless of the actual opening/closing state of the front door 1b. However, the closed state of the front door 1b can always be detected. For this reason, it is possible to open the front door 1b without detecting the opening of the front door 1b by the door sensor 60, and it may not be possible to specify that fraud has occurred.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is in the advanced position x when the front door 1b is in the open state and the front door 1b is in the open state to the closed state. It is possible to move from the advance position x to the detection position y between the advance position x and the retracted position z, and the detector 60a detects whether or not the position of the detection piece 60b is the detection position y. Further, the main control unit 41 and the door monitoring circuit 99a determine that the front door 1b is in the closed state when the detection piece 60b is detected to be at the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b is set to the detection position y. When it is detected that the front door 1b is not present, it is determined that the front door 1b is open. This makes it difficult to set the detection piece 60b to the detection position y where the closed state of the front door 1b is determined, even if the detection piece 60b is pushed in by hand or the detection piece 60b is pushed in with tape. Even though the front door 1b is in the open state, it is difficult to erroneously determine that the front door 1b is in the closed state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in the opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, it becomes difficult to detect the closed state, and it is more effective to prevent fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state. Can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is provided on the side of the front door 1b that can be moved around the housing 1a with one end as an axis. For this reason, it becomes possible to move the detection piece 60b to a position where it is easy to confirm the situation, and it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the detection piece 60b has been improperly worked.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 moves to the detection position y by coming into contact with the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at a position facing the detection piece 60b in the closed state of the front door 1b. .. Therefore, when the front door 1b changes from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b moves to the detection position y by coming into contact with the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at a position facing the detection piece 60b. Accordingly, when the front door 1b is changed from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b can be reliably moved to the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b can be stably moved in the closed state of the front door 1b. It can be stopped at the detection position y.

In the present embodiment, door sensor 60 detects opening of front door 1b. For this reason, even though the front door 1b is open, it is erroneously determined to be in the closed state, so that the front door 1b is opened and an unauthorized component is attached or the board is replaced. It is possible to prevent that the possibility that the fraudulent action has been taken cannot be specified.

In the present embodiment, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the door monitoring circuit 99a is provided with a backup power supply for making it possible to determine whether or not the front door 1b is in the open state. Even when the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, it is possible to determine whether or not the front door 1b is in the open state, and the front door 1b is in the open state regardless of whether or not the power is supplied to the slot machine 1. That is, it is possible to identify the possibility that some fraud was committed.

In the present embodiment, since the door opening history storage circuit 99b stores the history data determined that the front door 1b is in the open state, the front door 1b has been opened in the past based on the history data. That is, it is possible to identify the possibility that some kind of fraud was committed.

[Door open error status]
Next, the door opening error state will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, at the timing t1 when the front door 1b is opened, the detection of the door sensor 60 is turned on. At this time, the opening detection of the front door 1b becomes valid (door opening error state). The detection of opening the front door 1b is invalidated by closing the front door 1b or operating the reset switch 23 (that is, the door open error state is released). In the case of the example shown in FIG. 7, the reset switch 23 is turned on at the timing t2, and the door open error state is released.

Further, at the timing t2 when the door open error state is released, the main control unit 41 sends a door open error release command to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 can recognize the cancellation of the door opening error state by receiving the door opening error cancellation command.

In the present embodiment, two types of notification modes that are different from each other, that is, a notification mode before error cancellation and a notification mode after error cancellation, are prepared as the notification mode of the door opening notification executed by sub control unit 91. The pre-error cancellation notification mode is more noticeable than the post-error cancellation notification mode. For this reason, when the door opening notification is performed in the pre-error cancellation notification mode, the fact that the front door 1b is in the open state is notified to the clerk or the like than when the door opening notification is performed in the post-error cancellation notification mode. It is easy to inform.

For example, when the door opening notification is performed in the pre-error cancellation notification mode, the effect LED 52 lights up in red and the character image of “door opening” is displayed in most of the area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, the sound "door is open" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation, the effect LED 52 lights up in red as in the notification mode before error cancellation, but only in a partial area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of “door open” is not displayed, and no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

In this way, the notification mode is more noticeable before the error is released than after the error is released. Accordingly, when the front door 1b is opened and a door opening error state occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the clerk that the front door 1b has been opened, and prevent fraudulent activity. In addition, after the door opening error state is released, the store clerk already knows that the front door 1b is opened, so that the front door 1b is opened in an inconspicuous manner just in case. You can

As shown in FIG. 7, when the front door 1b is opened to enter the door opening error state (timing t1 in FIG. 7), the sub control unit 91 turns on the reset switch 23 to release the door opening error state. During the period up to the time (timing t2 in FIG. 7), the door opening notification is performed in the pre-error cancellation notification mode, and the front door 1b is closed when the door opening error state is canceled (timing t2 in FIG. 7). In the period up to the time (timing t3 in FIG. 7), the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation.

In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, the door opening error state is set, and when the reset switch 23 is operated, the door opening error state is temporarily released. However, after that, a predetermined period (for example, If the front door 1b is not closed even after 10 seconds), the opening detection of the front door 1b becomes valid again and the door opening error state is controlled.

Further, when the door opening error state is once canceled by the operation of the reset switch 23, the sub-control unit 91 changes the notification mode of the door opening notification from the notification mode before error cancellation to the notification mode after error cancellation, and then the predetermined mode. When the front door 1b is not yet closed even after a lapse of the period (for example, 10 seconds) and is controlled again to the door opening error state, the door opening notification state is changed from the post-error cancellation notification mode to the pre-error cancellation notification mode. The notification mode is changed again.

[Payment rate setting]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. In terms of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game-related advantage, and the smaller the value becomes in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more game-related the advantage. Will be low.

In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the power switch 39 of the power box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated, and when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, it is turned OFF once. Further, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power source of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power source of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the progress of the game proceeds on condition that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is on and the door opening error state is released. Transition to the setting change state, which is an impossible state. When shifting to the setting change state, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting returns to the setting 1). ). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game is allowed to proceed. It should be noted that the operation is collectively referred to as a setting change operation because the setting change state is entered by performing an operation of turning off the power switch 39, turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39. ..

The following work is required to confirm the payout rate setting. First, after the game is over, the clerk opens the front door 1b in a state where the bet number is not set. At this time, the main controller 41 controls the door opening error state. Next, the store clerk opens the cover 23a and operates the reset switch 23. As a result, the door open error state is released. Here, when the door opening error state is released, the input signal when the setting key switch 37 is operated is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41, while when the door opening error state is not released, the setting is performed. Even if the key switch 37 is operated, the input signal cannot be effectively accepted by the main controller 41. Therefore, the clerk operates the setting key switch 37 after releasing the door opening error state, so that the input signal is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41, and the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to the state where the game can proceed.

[Technical items regarding game contents]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the symbol combination in which the winning of the winning combination occurs by stopping on the winning line LN. .. Also, in the symbol combination column aligned with the ineffective line, the symbol combination that is stopped by the ineffective line when the winning symbol combination is stopped by the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning is shown. Further, the game state column of FIG. 9 shows the game state to be shifted at the time of winning. Further, “/” indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 9, the combination of symbols is “bell replay bell”, which is controlled to RT1 at the time of winning and the value to be given is replaying.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of a transitional result. In the transition, the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 are won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions of the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bells are dropped. In the case of winning (when the winning is not generated due to the operating procedure or the operating timing), the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition result stops on the pay line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the process proceeds to RT1.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the game state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the RTs 0 to 3 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 12), the ending condition is satisfied after the starting condition is satisfied. Until it is established, any of the corresponding RTs is controlled (see the winning combination or the winning result shown along the arrow in FIG. 11, refer to the start condition/end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 12). The type of replay that is internally drawn is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower diagram of FIG. 12 indicates the replay that is drawn).

13 and 14 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. In the lottery target combination column, its name is shown, in the game state column, for each RT type, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, Bell is a lottery target winning combination that is won by 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3.

In addition, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show an index pattern or the like corresponding to the winning combination. The index symbol refers to a symbol and a symbol that may be aligned on any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of symbols generating a prize is stopped on the pay line NL. For example, the index pattern of bell-right bell 4 and bell replay is "bell", the index pattern of weak watermelon and strong watermelon is "watermelon", and the index pattern of weak cherry to middle-level cherry is "cherry", The index design of the special replay is "BAR" (both white BAR and/or black BAR), and the index design of the normal replay and the replays GR1 to GR23 is "replay". In the present embodiment, when the player wins one of the lottery target combinations and when the winning of one of the winning combinations occurs, the notification effect of notifying the corresponding index symbol is executed.

In addition, for weak watermelons and strong watermelons, it is not a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned, but the same "bell" as the bell to right bell 4 and the indicator pattern of bell replay is specified It is defined as a winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the left reel 2L in the winning symbol combination of the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon included in the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon, and when winning or winning the right-down watermelon or the upper watermelon. It is a symbol that can be stopped on the pay line LN. When a weak watermelon and a strong watermelon are won, it is possible to execute an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, a character image of a design corresponding to the index design and the specific winning design is displayed.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combinations. For example, a weak cherry is a lower cherry. Weak watermelons include right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the rightward descending watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery winning combination, when the stop operation is carried out in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column, the reel combination for stopping the winning symbol combination shown in the stopping symbol combination on the right on the winning line LN is performed. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pushing order is left-center-right, and the normal replay is derived when the pushing order is other than left-center-right. Further, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the left first stop, the right descending bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition result is displayed. Is derived.

The "game" in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to the time when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or After the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed, and therefore, these incidental processes are broadly included in the "game".

[Game processing]
The main control section 41 performs a game process to control one game. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game processing executed by the main control unit 41. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are sequentially executed, When the ending process is completed, the process returns to the BET process again.

In the BET processing in S1, the main control unit 41 waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a prescribed number of bets according to the gaming state, and starts the game when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. As a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 sets, in the RAM 41c, an output command for instructing the output of the medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

In the internal lottery processing in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winning of each winning combination based on the random number value for internal lottery latched at the same time as the game starts by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. Processing is performed (see FIGS. 13 to 15 and the like). In this internal lottery process, the winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 rotates the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the player's operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R being detected, Processing for stopping rotation of 2C and 2R is executed (see FIG. 16, FIG. 17, etc.).

In the winning determination process in S4, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is generated according to the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN among the display results derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. The process of determining is executed (see FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, etc.).

In the payout process in S5, when it is determined in S4 that a winning is won, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small win when the winning is a small win. In the case of a replay combination, a replay game flag that can specify the type of the replay combination is set in the RAM 41c so that the replay game can be given. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets, in the RAM 41c, an output command instructing the output of medals OUT signals for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

In the game end process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 11, FIG. 12, etc.). In the game end process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and is set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Will be sent.

[command]
Next, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the effect control board 90 to have a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, Sends multiple types of commands including game status command, door open error release command, setting start command, confirmation start command, setting end command, confirmation end command, mode selection start command, mode specific command, and mode selection end command. ..

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (the number of medals used to set the number of bets) and whether or not a BET sound is output. The BET command is the state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and when a prescribed number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or a single BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 Is transmitted when is operated and the bet number is set.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits and the type of sound to be output (BET sound or credit sound). The credit command is in a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result (the type of winning lottery target winning combination, or lack thereof). The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of paid-out medals at the time of winning. The prize determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the prize determination is performed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is transmitted when payout of medals is started by winning a prize or adjusting the amount of credits (including medals used for setting the bet number).

The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and settlement of credits is completed.

The gaming state command is a command that can specify the current gaming state (normal gaming state, winning, RB). The gaming state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

The door open error release command is a command that can specify that the door open error state has been released. The door open error release command is transmitted when the door open error state is released.

The setting start command is a command that can specify that the setting change operation for setting the payout rate is performed and the state changes to the setting change state. The setting start command is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state.

The confirmation start command is a command that can specify the shift to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation start command is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state.

The setting end command is a command that can specify to end the setting change state. The setting end command is transmitted when ending the setting change state.

The confirmation end command is a command that can specify that the setting confirmation state is ended. The confirmation end command is transmitted when ending the setting confirmation state.

The mode selection start command is a command that can specify a transition to a mode selection state of whether to set a power saving mode for suppressing power consumption. The mode selection start command is transmitted when shifting to the mode selection state.

The mode specifying command is a command that can specify the selected mode. The mode specifying command is transmitted when it is selected whether or not to set the power saving mode in the mode selected state.

The mode selection end command is a command that can specify to end the mode selection state. The mode selection end command is transmitted when ending the mode selection state.

When a new command is received during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. Perform an effect based on the control pattern. Even if the effect is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the bet number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) of the BET commands, it is being executed. Stop production. Therefore, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect can be canceled. As a result, the player who wants to proceed to the next game faster than the production does not feel annoyed. When the BET command (with a BET sound) of the BET commands is received, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect “beep!”) to the speaker 53, the number of times corresponding to the number of bets. 54 to output.

On the other hand, when the BET command (without BET sound) of the BET commands is received, the sub-control unit 91 continues the BET sound without outputting it from the speakers 53 and 54 and without stopping the effect being executed. .. When the BET command is received, regardless of the type, the effect being executed may be canceled and the BET sound may be output.

When receiving the credit command (normal) of the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect “D!”). This makes it easier to notice that the credit has been given.

When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (with a BET sound) of the credit commands, it causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect “Pip!”).

When a credit or bet number adjustment operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying adjustment, as a general rule, the effect currently being executed is stopped, The production state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effect from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. It is when the game is finished to settle the credits and the bet number, and in such a case, by finishing the running production, there is the intention to finish the game, but the production continues unnecessarily. It is designed so that it will not stumble.

However, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, the bet number set by the replay prize remains, and at least one game is executed thereafter. Therefore, the production that is being executed continues thereafter (it does not enter the customer waiting state).

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 19 to 21 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET processing executed by the main control unit 41.

In the BET processing, the main control unit 41 first clears the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S10), and sets the specified number in the RAM 41c according to the gaming state (S11). ), based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that it is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game (S12).

When the main control unit 41 determines that the next game (the game to be started from now) is the replay game (Y in S12), whether the replay combination winning in the previous game is the first replay. It is determined whether or not (S13). The first replay refers to replays other than bell replays and special replays (regular replays, lower replays, falling replays, promotion replays 1, special replays, etc.) among replay roles. Whether it was the first replay can be specified from the set replay game flag. Therefore, at the time of winning the replay, the replay game flag corresponding to the winning replay is set.

When the main control unit 41 determines that it is the first replay (Y in S13), the bet number is increased by 3 (because the replay winning state is a bet of 3 cards), and the sub control unit. A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound indicating that a BET sound is to be output by 91 (in S14, for convenience, is shown as "BET command (with BET sound). The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S14). ..

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the replay is not the first replay, that is, when the replay is the second or the third replay (N in S13), the bet number is incremented by 3, and the sub control unit A BET command indicating that there is no BET sound indicating that no BET sound is to be output by 91 (in S15, for convenience, is shown as "BET command (no BET sound)") is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S15). The set BET command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The second replay is a bell replay, and the third replay is a special replay. Note that the first to third replays are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

As a result, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the BET sound each time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning. BET sound is not output when playing. The second and third replays are replays in which "bells" and "white BARs or black BARs" are lined up on the ineffective line at the time of winning. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to notice that it is a replay prize at the time of the first replay prize, whereas the replay prize is at the time of the second or third replay prize. Can be made difficult for the player to notice.

Next, the main control unit 41 increments the value of the BET counter by 1 (S16), refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the BET counter is the specified number (here, 3). It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not the bet number which is the condition for starting the game is set (S17), and the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S17), the process returns to S16.

When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by the replay winning is completed (Y in S17), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S18. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, the 2BETLED 15, and the 3BETLED 16 according to the value of the BET counter. After the setting of the number of bets after the winning of the replay is completed, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the LED 20 during replay and the start valid LED 18 (LED 19 during wait during wait).

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of the credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is 50, which is the upper limit value (S18). When it is determined that the value is the upper limit value (Y in S18), the closing prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. When the closing prohibition flag is set, processing for turning off the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. When the BET counter is set to the specified number by the second or third replay winning, the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are not turned off, for example, after being determined as Y in S37 or for 3BET. After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to is output, the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

When the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that credit can be inserted (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20. If the main controller 41 determines that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the process directly proceeds to S20.

In S20, the main control unit 41 performs the setting before the insertion wait and proceeds to S21. In the setting before the insertion wait, if the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion prohibition flag is cleared and the medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the medals thrown in before the setting of the bet number is completed and the setting before the waiting for insertion has not been made yet are accepted, and the setting of the bet number is completed After the setting before waiting is made, the inserted medals are effectively accepted and credits are added.

The main control unit 41 lights the throw-in request LED 17 after the setting before the throw-in is performed and clears the throw-disable flag, and lights the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process. When the BET counter is set to the specified number by the first replay winning, the main control unit 41 lights only the insertion request LED 17 in S20. When the BET counter is set to the specified number by the second or third replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in S20, for example, after it is determined to be Y in S37. Alternatively, after the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to 3BET is output, the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set (S21). When determining that the medal can be inserted (Y in S21), the main control unit 41 turns on the power supply of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and sets the medal flow path to the path on the hopper tank side. As a result, a medal can be inserted (S22), and the process proceeds to S24. When the main control unit 41 determines that it is not possible to insert medals (N in S21), the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the medal flow path is set to the medal payout opening 9 side. The insertion of new medals is prohibited as a route (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, and if the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S24), determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. (S25). When the value of the BET counter is 0 (Y in S25), the main control unit 41 sets the confirmation start command in the normal command transmission buffer (S26), and performs the setting confirmation process (S27), that is, the setting confirmation state. To do. The confirmation start command set in S26 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The main control unit 41 returns to S21 after the setting confirmation process in S27 ends. If the setting key switch 37 is not ON (N in S24) or the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S25), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S30.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection result by the input medal sensor 31 becomes an appropriate detection result, and whether or not the passage of the inserted medal is detected, that is, the presence or absence of the inserted medal flag indicating that the passage of the inserted medal is detected. (S30). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected (N in S30), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), clears the inserted medal flag (S31). ), it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c (S32). If it is not possible to insert medals (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

If the medal can be inserted (Y in S32), the main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S33), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number is incremented by 1, and that there is a BET sound indicating that the sub control unit 91 outputs the BET sound. The BET command (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the number of bets is set by inserting medals, the BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

If the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S33), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the second or third replay was won in the previous game (S36). Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. When the main control unit 41 determines that the second or third replay was not won in the previous game (N in S36), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after adding 1, and the sub control unit 91 outputs the credit sound. A credit command indicating that it is to be output (in S38, for convenience, shown as "credit command (normal). The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S38), and the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c. The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S40). The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

When determining that the second or third replay was won in the previous game (Y in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the specified number of BET sounds have been output (S37). Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether the credit command shown in S39 has been output three times as many times as the specified number. When the number of bets is set after the second or third replay winning, the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, and thus the BET sound is not output in the sub control unit 91. Therefore, after the second or third replay winning, after the bet number is set, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a prescribed number of times is performed when a medal is inserted and credited.

When the specified number of BET sounds are not output (N in S37), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after adding 1, and the sub control unit 91 outputs a credit command indicating that the credit sound is to be output. (In S39, for convenience, it is indicated as "credit command (with BET sound). The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S39), and the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is set to 1". Add (S40). The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

On the other hand, when the specified number of BET sounds are already output (Y in S37), the main control unit 41 sets the credit command (normal) in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). As a result, when credits are added by inserting medals after the second or third replay, the BET sound is output up to the third sheet and the credit sound is output after the fourth sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side. Is output. On the other hand, when credits are added by inserting medals when not after the second or third replay winning, the sub controller 91 outputs the credit sound from the first sheet.

As a step next to S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding process of S38 or S39 is performed, so that the credit command indicating the current value after addition in S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Alternatively, it may be set in S39.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value (S41). If the value of the credit counter is not 50 (N in S41), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the credit counter is 50 (Y in S41), sets the disallowance flag in the RAM 41c (S42). ), and returns to S21.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the start switch 7 is set (S45). Further, the rising edge is set only when any of the switches is turned ON and all of the switches are turned OFF. Therefore, in S45, in addition to whether or not any of the switches is turned ON, other It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

If the main control unit 41 determines that the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected (N in S45), or if the start switch 7 is operated but other switches are also operated, the process proceeds to S50. If the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46 to clear the rising edge. The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the number of bets that is a start condition of the game is set. (S47).

If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S47), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S47), the loading prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c. At the same time, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off (S48), the flow path of medals is used as a path on the medal payout opening 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals, and the setting at the start of the game is made (S49). .. As a result, even if a medal is inserted, it is not accepted until the game is ended after the game is started and the setting before the insertion wait is made in S20 in the BET processing of the next game and thereafter, and the medal payout port 9 Will be paid out from. After S49, the BET process is ended and the process proceeds to S2 of FIG.

The main controller 41 determines whether or not the operation of the single-sheet BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the single-sheet BET switch 5 is set (S50). 21. If the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5 is not detected (N in S50), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5 is detected (Y in S50), FIG. S65, the rising edge is cleared.

The main controller 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S66). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S66), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S66), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S67). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S67), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S67), 1 is added to the bet number, and a BET command indicating that a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 (there is a BET sound) Is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S68).

The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter (S69), adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S70), and returns to S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side. After the second or third replay prize, when Y is determined in S66, the same determination as in S37 is performed, and when the specified number of BET sounds are not output, the same processing as in S39 is performed. In this way, the BET sound may be output.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set (S51). If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected (N in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (Y in S51), proceeds to S75 in FIG. , Clear the rising edge.

The main controller 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S76). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S76), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S76), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S77). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S77), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S77), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter in S78, adds 1 to the value of the BET counter in S79, and returns to S76.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the BET counter has been added (S80), and if the BET counter has not been added (N in S80), the process returns to S21. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added (Y in S80), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number has been added by the added number and that the sub control unit 91 outputs the BET sound. A BET command indicating that there is sound (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S81), and the process proceeds to S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound corresponding to the set bet number is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set (S52). If the operation of the settlement switch 10 has not been detected (N in S52), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 has been detected (Y in S52), the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge. To clear. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c (S54).

When it is not determined that the game is a replay game (N in S54), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S56), and if the value of the BET counter is not 0 (in S56). N), the process proceeds to S57, in which the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out medals corresponding to the value stored in the BET counter (the medals used for setting the bet number are returned and the BET counter value is set to 0). Control) is performed, and a bet number adjustment process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals and the bet amount adjustment in the normal command transmission buffer. After the bet amount adjustment process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the throw-in prohibition flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S21. As a result, when the bet number is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the bet number is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the bet number is being settled. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the bet number adjustment is output.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines in S54 that the game is a replay game or when the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56, the main control unit 41 drives the hopper motor 34b to change the value to the credit counter in S59. Control for paying out medals corresponding to the stored value (control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying start of payout of medals, and credit in replay game A bet number adjustment process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying the payment or the credit adjustment when the bet number is not set in the normal command transmission buffer.

After the bet amount adjustment processing in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the throw-in prohibition flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S22. As a result, when the replay prize is settled by the operation of the settlement switch 10, only the bet number is not settled, and only the credit is set after the replay award on the sub-control unit 91 side. The fact that the settlement is in process is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. When the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, it is displayed on the sub control unit 91 side that the credit settlement is being performed when the value of the BET counter is 0. In addition, a sound corresponding to the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Timing at which medals can be inserted or settled after the game]
Next, description will be made regarding the timing of allowing the insertion or settlement of medals after the game is over. 22A to 22D are views for explaining an example of a timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 19 to 21. Is.

FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the small winning combination has not been won and the medals have not been paid out. If the small winning combination has not occurred, the game ends without payout, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 18, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, so that the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the small winning combination has been won and the medals have been paid out. If a small winning combination has occurred, the game ends after the payout is performed, and thereafter, the processing of S6 of FIG. 18 and the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, so that the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay prize has been won. If a replay prize has occurred, the game ends without payout, and thereafter, the processing of S6 of FIG. 18, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to, after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, at the timing when the bet number setting is completed, or after the timing) and it is determined in S19 that the credit is possible, the processing of S20 and subsequent steps. By executing, the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

As described above, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 19 and FIG. 22(c), the medals are inserted after the replay prize has been generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). Even if the bet number is set by the replay winning (automatic BET) and the medal is detected after the next replay game can be started, S36 of FIG. 20 is detected according to the medal detection. ~S40 is performed and can be added to the credit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning from being performed before the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay prize is generated, without making the player feel uncomfortable.

As shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 20, when the number of bets is set in accordance with the operation of the settlement switch 10, the bet number settlement process is performed to settle the bet number, and the bet number is set. If the bet number set is the bet number automatically bet by the replay winning, the bet number settling process is not executed when the set bet number is the bet number automatically set while enabling the credit settlement process to settle the credit if not. Executes credit settlement processing. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is retained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained, while credits are adjusted even after the replay prize is won. By making the payout possible, the convenience of the player after winning the replay can be further improved.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can solve the following problems. In a conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (millisecond). )) is restricted. For this reason, when providing a winning combination that is not lost regardless of the operation timing, each winning combination is won within a predetermined drawable time period (within this embodiment, within 5 frames) on each reel. It is necessary to place the design pattern. As a result, as the number of winning combinations that do not drop out increases, the number of types of dedicated symbols forming each winning combination increases. Note that, for example, for right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, middle watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, single-card combinations, etc., the symbol combinations that generate winnings include symbols that are not arranged within the retractable range. .. For this reason, even if these winning combinations are won, there may be a dropout in which the winning cannot be generated depending on the operation procedure and the operation timing.

On the other hand, the symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality (usually three) of reels cannot be provided infinitely, and some restrictions are imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to a maximum of 21 per reel, and the types of symbols drawn on the three reels are limited to a maximum of 10 in total.

When such a conventional slot machine is used as a background, for example, when it is attempted to configure the winning symbol with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, it may be difficult in design to provide a dedicated symbol for the transition combination within the limit of the number and type of symbols. In the case of configuring to be able to win the replay regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (pushing order, operation timing, etc.), a dedicated symbol that constitutes the replay within a range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time Had to be arranged, and there was no choice but to increase the number of dedicated symbols, which could make design more and more difficult.

In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "replay/replay/replay", which is composed only of symbols having the same outer shape, is stopped at the winning line in the re-gaming combination. The second or third replay (bell) that includes a first replay (for example, a normal replay) and a pattern (black 7, bell, black BAR, white BAR, etc.) whose outer shape cannot be said to be the same or similar. Replay, special replay). As a result, it is not always necessary to provide a plurality of exclusive symbols for replay, it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the type of replay (variation ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second or third replay prize is generated, a combination including symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar to each other is stopped, so that the replay prize is more than the case where the first replay prize is generated. It is more likely that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the player feels the annoyance that the inserted medal cannot be accepted. The game can be advanced without causing it.

The symbols constituting the third replay in the present embodiment include “(white or black) BAR” and “(black, net, white) 7” which are symbols different from the replay and evoke so-called bonuses. included. When a special replay is won, "black BAR" or "white BAR" are lined up on the ineffective line. For this reason, the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning is further increased, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal is accepted. It is possible to proceed with the game without making the player feel bothersome.

As shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 19, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning occurs, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side. It On the other hand, since the BET command (without BET sound) is set and output after the second or third replay winning occurs, the BET sound is not output by the sub control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility that a second or third replay prize will be generated and a medal will be inserted without noticing that the bet number setting has been completed, but the credit depending on the detected medal. It is possible to add, and the game can be advanced without causing the player to feel bothersome that the inserted medal cannot be accepted.

As shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 20, a credit is added by inserting a medal without noticing that the second or third replay prize in which the BET sound is not output occurs and the bet number setting is completed. Even in the case of playing, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust or discomfort because the BET sound is not output even though the player intends to set the bet number by inserting medals by mistake.

Note that, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, an example is described in which the timing at which the insertion (credit) and settlement after the replay winning is allowed is the time when the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed. However, without being limited to this, the timing at which the insertion (credit)/settlement is allowed after the replay winning may be when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started).

FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game ends. As shown in FIG. 22D, when a replay prize is generated, the game ends without payout, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 18 and S1 of the next game are performed. After the processing and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 19, the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. That is, since the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed after the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. 19, it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22D, when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

As a first example, for example, when Y is determined in S12 of FIG. 19, the same processing as in S18 is performed to determine whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, and then the automatic BET processing is performed. (S16 and S17) and after the credit counter value is determined not to be 50, the process of S20 is started without waiting for the completion of the automatic BET process that is started thereafter. The credit may be added when the inserted medals are detected after performing the same process, and the credit may be settled when the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same processing as S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same processing as the processing after S19 may be performed.

As a second example, for example, when it is determined that the interrupt processing for inserting or setting up medals can be performed and the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that the value is not 50, the interruption of the interruption processing is permitted during the period from the execution of the first processing corresponding to S16 to the start of the game, and the interruption processing is performed every predetermined period (2 msec). The insertion process may be performed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started).

Even with such a configuration, even if the medals are inserted after the replay prize is generated and before the replay game is started (start of reel rotation), the bet number setting by the replay prize is set. When the medal is detected after the (automatic BET) is started, the credit can be added according to the detection of the medal. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning from being performed before the start of the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay prize is generated, without making the player feel uncomfortable. Replay function (1 game) is given instead of paying out medals and the replay function itself is retained, while the significance of existence of replay is maintained, while credit can be paid out according to settlement operation even after replay winning By doing so, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

[Door open error cancellation processing]
The door opening error canceling process executed by the main controller 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The door opening error canceling process is a process for the clerk to cancel the door opening error state, and is executed by the interrupt process.

The main controller 41 determines whether or not the reset switch 23 is turned on (S100). When determining that the reset switch 23 is not turned on (N in S100), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error cancellation processing.

On the other hand, when determining that the reset switch 23 is turned on (Y in S100), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the on state (S101). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S101), the door opening error canceling process ends.

On the other hand, when determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S101), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current state is the door opening error state (S102). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state is not set, that is, the door opening error state is already released (N in S102), the door opening error releasing process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the door opening error state is still present (Y in S102), the main control unit 41 determines whether the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is opened (S103). When determining that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is closed (N in S103), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error canceling process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is open (Y in S103), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the input signal based on the operation of the reset switch 23 in S100, and the door open error state is set. It is canceled (S104). After that, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a door opening error cancellation command that can specify that the door opening error has been canceled (S105), and executes the door opening error cancellation process. finish.

Here, in the related art, even if the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 may be illegally operated by, for example, passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b. ..

However, in the present embodiment, when the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected, it is based on the operation of the reset switch 23. The input signal is not validly accepted and the door open error condition cannot be released. That is, even if the reset switch 23 is operated, the release of the door opening error state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the door opening error state from being unlawfully released.

Moreover, the reset switch 23 is covered with the cover 23a, and unless the opening of the cover 23a is detected, the operation of the reset switch 23 cannot be effectively accepted and the door open error state cannot be released. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent unauthorized release of the door opening error state.

[Store side payout rate confirmation process]
The store-side payout rate confirmation processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate confirmation process is a process for a store clerk to confirm the set value of the payout rate, and is executed by an interrupt process.

The main controller 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S190). When determining that the setting key switch 37 is not turned on (N in S190), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate confirmation process.

On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Y in S190), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the on state (S191). When determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S191), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate confirmation process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S191), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening error state is released (S192). When determining that the door opening error state has not been released (N in S192), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate confirmation process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has already been released (Y in S192), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 in S190, and the sub control unit 91 receives the input signal. On the other hand, a confirmation start command that can specify the shift to the setting confirmation state is transmitted (S193), and the state shifts to the setting confirmation state (S194).

In the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S195), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S196). ..

After that, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned off (S197). When determining that the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in S197), the main control unit 41 waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in S197), the main control unit 41 sends a confirmation end command capable of specifying that the setting confirmation state is to be ended to the sub control unit 91 ( (S198), the setting confirmation state ends (S199). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate confirmation process.

Here, in the related art, even if the front door 1b is closed, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is detected by prying the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b with a tool or using a special machine. The ON state, that is, the state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected may be illegally created.

However, in the present embodiment, the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 is not effectively accepted, and the setting confirmation state is not entered. In other words, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, the transition to the setting confirmation state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door opening error state is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed.

[Store side payout rate setting process]
The store-side payout rate setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate setting process is a process for a store clerk to change the set value of the payout rate, and is executed by an interrupt process.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned on after the power supply is switched (S110). That is, the main controller 41 determines whether the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. When determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (N in S110), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the opened front side of the housing 1a. When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is OFF, that is, the front door 1b is closed (N in S111), the store-side payout rate setting process ends.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is open (Y in S111), it determines whether the door open error state is released. A determination is made (S112). When determining that the door opening error state has not been released (N in S112), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has already been released (Y in S112), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 in S110, and the sub control unit 91 receives the input signal. On the other hand, the setting start command capable of specifying the shift to the setting change state is transmitted (S113). After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state (S114).

In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S115), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S116). .. After that, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset/setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S117). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset/setting switch 38 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S117), the display value is updated by 1 (S118), and the updated display value is displayed on the set value display 24. It is displayed (S119).

On the other hand, when determining that the reset/setting switch 38 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S117), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S119). When the main controller 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S119), the process returns to S117.

On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 7 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S119), the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c. Yes (S120).

Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command capable of specifying that the setting change state is to be ended to the sub control unit 91 (S121). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state (S122), and ends the store side payout rate setting process.

Here, conventionally, even when the front door 1b is closed, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a. There is a possibility that the same situation as when the setting key switch 37 is operated by using a special machine to open the gap between the front door 1b and the front door 1b with a special machine is created.

However, in the present embodiment, the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 is not effectively accepted, and the setting change state is not entered. That is, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, the transition to the setting change state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door opening error state is not released. This can prevent the payout rate from being set illegally.

[Store side effect setting process]
The store side effect setting processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store side effect setting process is a process for the store clerk to change the setting that is the reference of the effect mode during the game, and is executed by the interrupt process.

By performing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets the volume that serves as the reference for the volume in the production (first volume level) and the size that serves as the reference for the light amount in the production (first light level). can do. Further, by performing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set the normal mode in which the power is not saved or the power save mode in which the power is saved.

The main controller 41 determines whether or not the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 has been switched (S130). When determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S131). When determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S131), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S131), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening error cancellation command is received (S132). When determining that the door opening error cancel command has not been received yet (N in S132), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancellation command has already been received (Y in S132), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the input signal based on the channel switching operation of the store-side setting switch 80 in S130, and produces the effect. The reference volume of the volume and the light amount in is set to the first volume level and the first light level corresponding to the channel setting after switching (S133). The first volume level and the first light amount level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and light amount of the effect, and then the setting screen is displayed when the player operates the player side setting switch 70. It is reflected when displayed. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

Here, in the past, even when the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store side setting switch 80 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing. There is a possibility that the same situation as when the store side setting switch 80 is operated by using a special machine to pry open the gap between the front door 1b and the front door 1b.

However, in the present embodiment, the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 is not effectively accepted, and it is impossible to set the reference volume of the volume and the light amount in the effect during the game. That is, even if the store-side setting switch 80 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door opening error state is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal setting of the volume and the amount of light.

On the other hand, when determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 has not been switched (N in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the stop switches have been pressed simultaneously (S134). When determining that all the stop switches have not been pressed and held at the same time (N in S134), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when determining that all the stop switches have been pressed and held at the same time (Y in S134), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S135). When determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S135), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S135), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a door opening error cancel command has been received (S136). When determining that the door opening error cancel command has not been received yet (N in S136), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancellation command has already been received (Y in S136), it effectively accepts the input signal based on the operation of the stop switch in S134, and instructs the sub control unit 91 to do so. Then, a mode selection start command that can specify the shift to the mode selection state is transmitted (S137).

In the mode selected state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the store clerk has selected the normal mode or the power saving mode (S138). When determining that one of the modes has been selected within the predetermined period (Y in S138), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S139). After that, the main controller 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub controller 91 (S140). Thereby, the sub control unit 91 controls various effect means according to the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, the number of LEDs used for the effect is reduced and the light amount of the LEDs is controlled as compared with the normal mode.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that none of the modes has been selected within the predetermined period (N in S138) or after transmitting the mode specifying command (after S140), whether or not the ending operation has been performed. It is determined (S141). This ending operation is performed by pressing the start switch 7 for a long time. When determining that the ending operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S141), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S138.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been pressed for a predetermined period of time (Y in S141), the sub control unit 91 can specify that the mode selection state is to be terminated. The command is transmitted (S142), and the store side effect setting process ends.

Here, since the stop switch is arranged outside the front door 1b, even a player other than a store clerk can operate the stop switch. Therefore, during the game, the player may suddenly press all the stop switches at the same time, and the power saving mode may be set.

However, in the present embodiment, the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the stop switch is not effectively accepted, and the power saving mode cannot be set. That is, even if all the stop switches are pressed and held at the same time, the setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door opening error state is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent the power saving mode from being set illegally when the clerk does not intend.

[Volume and light intensity setting screen]
The setting screen of the volume and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to display a setting screen for adjusting the volume and the light amount on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. It

On the setting screen, in the volume setting area 52a, numbers "2" to "14" (the higher the number, the higher the volume) corresponding to the level of the volume that the player can set (second volume level) are displayed. It This is also called volume display. Further, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlighted display by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can operate the stop switch 8R to move the highlighted display to the right to raise the second volume level, while operating the stop switch 8L to move the highlighted display to the left. The second volume level can be lowered.

On the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers of "50%", "75%", and "100%" (the one with the larger number is corresponding to the light amount stage (second light amount stage) that can be set by the player. Has a large amount of light) is displayed. This is also called light quantity display. Further, among the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). It The player can change the second light amount stage by moving the highlighted display by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, a player can operate the stop switch 8R to move the highlighted display to the right to raise the second light level, while operating the stop switch 8L to move the highlighted display to the left. The second light amount stage can be lowered.

The second volume level and the second volume level can be switched by operating the stop switch 8C.

Further, on the setting screen, in the character effect area 52c, a screen for a battle effect of the ally character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen actually used during the game, is displayed. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the light amount by using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume level, the volume of the ally character's voice (in the example of FIG. 27, the voice of “Did you come!”) rises, and the player can lower the second volume level. For example, the volume of the voice of the teammate character decreases. Further, when the player raises the second light amount stage, the light amount of the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and when the player lowers the second light amount stage, the light amount of the battle effect screen decreases and becomes darker.

In this way, since it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light during the performance by taking the actual performance during the game as an example, the player can easily perform the setting.

[Relationship between the state of the store setting switch and the volume and light intensity]
The relationship between the state of the store setting switch 80 (that is, the set channel) and the volume and light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

The channels of the store-side setting switch 80 are divided into 16 stages of "0" to "F". That is, the level of the volume and the light amount set by the clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light level) is divided into 16 levels. Furthermore, a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as an initial display) when the setting screen is displayed is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 80.

For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is switched to "0", the initial display of the volume is "2" and the initial display of the light amount is "30%". When the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is switched to "9", the initial display of the volume becomes "14" and the initial display of the light amount becomes "100%". The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by confirming the screen (highlighted number) of initial display.

When the channel of the shop-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the setting of the second volume level and the second light level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the initial display is not associated.

An actual volume range is associated with the channel of the store setting switch 80. The number in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 28 is the volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. The larger the value of the actual volume range, the larger the volume.

For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "0" to "4", the actual volume is set within the range of "2" to "14", and the volume at that time is further set. The display is "2" to "14". When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the actual volume is set within the range of "10" to "22", and the volume display at that time is It becomes "2"-"14". Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "0" to "4", the second volume level is "2", "3", "4" by the player's operation. .. As the volume increases by "14", the actual volume also increases by "2", "3", "4"... "14". Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the second volume level is set to "2", "3", "4" by the player's operation. .. As the volume increases by "14", the actual volume also increases by "10", "11", "12"... "22".

When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set to "A", the actual volume is fixed to "2", and when set to "B", the actual volume is fixed to "4". When set to "C," the actual volume is fixed at "7," when set to "D," the actual volume is fixed at "10," when set to "E," the actual volume is fixed. Is fixed to "15", and when set to "F", the actual volume is fixed to "22".

Further, an actual light amount range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 80. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount stage set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. The larger the value of the actual light amount range, the larger the light amount.

For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "0" to "3", the actual light amount is set to "30%", "65%", or "100%". The light amount display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "4" to "9", the actual light amount is set to any of "50%", "75%", and "100%", The light amount display at that time is "50%", "75%", and "100%". Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "0" to "3", the second light level is "30%", "65%", and "by the player's operation. When it is set to any of "100%", the actual light amount is also set to any of "30%", "65%", and "100%" accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light amount stage is set to “50%”, “75%”, and When it is set to any of "100%", the actual light amount is also set to any of "50%", "75%", and "100%" accordingly.

When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set to "A" or "B", the actual volume is fixed to "30%", and when the channel is set to "C" or "D", the actual volume is fixed. The volume is fixed at "75%", and when set to "E" or "F", the actual volume is fixed at "100%".

[Player side effect setting process]
The player side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process for the player to change the setting of the effect mode during the game, and is executed by an interrupt process.

By executing the player-side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level of the effect (second volume step) and the light level level of the effect (second light level). ..

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player-side setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When determining that the player-side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the sub-control unit 91 ends the player-side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when determining that the player-side setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S151). When determining that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S151), the sub control unit 91 ends the player side effect setting process.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S151), whether the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F”. It is determined whether or not (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the player sets the second volume level and the second light level level. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is ended. In this case, the volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player-side setting switch 70 (that is, the first volume level and the first light level stage).

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S152), the setting screen illustrated in FIG. 27 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 and the initial display according to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 (S153).

For example, FIG. 27 shows an example of the setting screen when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is within the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, in the volume setting area 52a, the volume display of "2" to "14" is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, the light amount display of "50%", "75%", and "100%" is performed. Is done. Further, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display with "10" highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display with "75%" highlighted.

In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player-side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but after that, it continues even after the front door 1b is opened. Then the setting screen is displayed. For this reason, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even if the front door 1b is opened.

After displaying the setting screen, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the volume or the light amount is changed based on the changing operation by the player using the stop switch (S154). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the volume or the light amount has not been changed within the predetermined period (N in S154), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the volume or the light amount is changed (Y in S154), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F”. Yes (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the player sets the second volume level and the second light level level. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to S159.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S155), it determines whether the changed target is the volume. The determination is made (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the magnitude of the light amount in the effect is set to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 and the player. The light amount is set according to the light amount setting selected by (S158). In the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. 27, the highlighted display moves based on the selected light quantity, and in the character effect area 52c, the light quantity of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light quantity. After that, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the processing of S159.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the changed target is the volume (Y in S156), the sub control unit 91 executes the volume changing operation process (S157), and then shifts to the process of S159.

The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a termination operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This ending operation is performed by long-pressing the player-side setting switch 70.

When determining that the ending operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the sub control unit 91 returns to the process of S154. On the other hand, when determining that the ending operation has been performed (Y in S159), the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the setting screen (S160), and ends the player side effect setting process. When the player side effect setting process is finished, the volume set based on the first volume level and the second volume level, and the light amount set based on the first light level and the second light level are reflected in the performance. It

[Volume change operation processing]
The sound volume changing operation process executed by the sub control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer for outputting confirmation sound is counting (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighted display moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 27 based on the selected volume. Furthermore, a confirmation sound is output using the battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 27, the voice of “Did you come?” is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the changed volume. The confirmation sound outputting timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and the counting is stopped.

When the sub control unit 91 determines that the confirmation sound outputting timer is not counting (N in S170), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has performed a change operation to the maximum changeable volume in the second volume stage ( S171). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the volume has been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (S172).

When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume yet (N in S172), the player selects the volume of the volume in the production based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the player. The volume is set according to the set volume (S177). After that, the sub control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the processing of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and shifts to the processing of S179.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), it sets the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the currently selected maximum volume setting. A confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the above, that is, a confirmation sound of the maximum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and the process proceeds to S179.

When it is determined in the process of S171 that the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume (N in S171), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the player has performed the minimum volume changeable in the second volume stage. It is determined (S171). When determining that the volume volume has been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (S175).

When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), it responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to S179.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S174) or the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S175), the process of S177 is performed. Move to.

In the process of S179, the sub control unit 91 starts counting of the confirmation sound outputting timer (S179), and ends the volume changing operation process.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines in the process of S170 that the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 subtracts 1 from the confirmation sound outputting timer (S180). After that, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer is up due to the count value of the confirmation sound outputting timer reaching a predetermined value (S181). When it is determined that the timer has not expired (N in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the volume change operation process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer is up (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182) and ends the volume change operation process.

In this way, the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is closed, and the player-side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting screen is displayed and the volume and the light amount can be set. Is.

Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach an adjacent slot machine. In such a case, another person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next to the player may touch the player-side setting switch 70 to operate it. In addition, while the front door 1b is opened and the clogging of medals is being cleared or the payout rate setting value is being changed, the clerk may touch the player-side setting switch 70 without noticing it. There is a fear.

However, in the present embodiment, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player who plays in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from setting the volume and the light amount with contents that the player does not intend.

Further, even if the front door 1b is once opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is once opened by the player for the work of clearing the clogging of medals during setting, after that, when the front door 1b is closed again, the volume and the light amount are continuously set from the continuation. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the amount of light, that is, the volume and the amount of light that are first highlighted when the setting screen is displayed is the state of the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 (first volume level, It depends on the first light amount stage). For example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is changed from "1" to "3", the initial display of the volume is also changed from "3" to "6", and the initial display of the light amount is performed. Also changes from "30%" to "60%". If the initial display of the volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the state of the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80, the player may mistakenly recognize the actual volume and the light amount. For example, regardless of whether the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is "1" or "3", if the initial display of the volume is always "2", the player will mistakenly recognize the actual volume.

However, since the initial display of the volume and the light amount changes according to the channel setting state of the store side setting switch 80 (first volume stage, first light amount stage), the player sets the channel of the store side setting switch 80. It is easy to understand the state of and does not mistake the actual volume. Thereby, the player can suitably set the volume and the light amount.

Furthermore, since the initial display of the volume and the light amount is different between when the first volume level and the first light level are the highest level and when the first level is the lowest level, the actual volume and the light level are less likely to be mistaken, and the player is The volume and the light amount can be set appropriately.

When the initial display of the volume and the light amount is other than the first volume level or the first light level, the second volume level (“2” to “13”) other than the highest level or the second light level (“30 %”, “65%”, “50%”, “75%”), and the second volume level (“14”) which is the highest level when the first volume level or the first light intensity level is the highest level. And the second light amount stage (“100%”). For this reason, the actual volume and light amount are less likely to be erroneously recognized, and the player can suitably adjust the volume and light amount. Further, the volume and the amount of light will not be higher than the settings at the game shop side. Therefore, by setting the first volume level and the first light intensity level to the highest level, the game shop side can prevent the output of an unintended loud sound and the lighting with bright light.

When the channel setting of the store setting switch 80 is changed, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light intensity are reflected. That is, even if the store clerk changes the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80, at that time, it is not reflected in the volume and the light amount, and then the player operates the player side setting switch 70 to display the setting screen, The volume and the light amount are reflected only when the display of the setting screen is finished. For example, normally, the player cannot set the first volume level or the first light level, so even if the first volume level or the first light level is changed, the player cannot change the volume or the light level before the change. Although there is a desire, even in such a case, the player can recognize the change in the volume and the light amount by the display of the setting screen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume and the light amount from being changed at a timing not intended by the player.

At the time of setting the second volume level, the confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so the volume setting can be confirmed while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player can easily set the volume. be able to. Furthermore, when setting the second light amount stage, the light amount of the battle effect screen is changed, so that the light amount setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light amount. it can.

As the channels of the store-side setting switch 80, "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, so that the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side can be limited, and the game store can It is possible to prevent settings with unintended volume and light intensity.

In the volume changing operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume changing operation while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting. Therefore, even if the player continuously performs a change operation in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a volume adjustment that is not intended.

Furthermore, if the player tries to further reduce the volume even though the volume is currently the minimum volume, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume is output. If the player tries to further increase the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum, a confirmation sound of the maximum volume is output. Therefore, the player can be made aware that the operation is performed beyond the range in which the volume can be set, and the player can be alerted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the door opening error state is canceled during the period when the front door 1b is opened, the operation of the setting key switch 37 for confirming the setting or changing the setting, the volume And the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 for setting the reference of the light amount and the operation of the stop switch for setting the power saving mode are effectively accepted, but when the door opening error state is not released, these above operations are performed. Not validly accepted. As a result, even if the state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected is illegally created, unless the door open error state is released, the operations for the various settings described above cannot be accepted effectively, and thus various illegal operations are illegally performed. It can be prevented that the settings are made.

When the front door 1b is opened, the operation of the reset switch 23 for canceling the door opening error state is effectively accepted, while when the front door 1b is closed, the operation of the reset switch 23 is effective. Not accepted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the door open error state from being illegally released.

After the door open error state is released, if the front door 1b is still open even after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the door open error state is set again. As a result, even if the state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected is illegally created, and even if the door opening error state is released, the operations for the various settings described above must be accepted before the predetermined period of time elapses. In this case, since the door opening error state is again generated, it is possible to more effectively prevent various settings from being illegally made.

In the door opening error state, a door opening notification for notifying that the front door 1b is opened is performed. Thus, the door open notification can notify the store clerk or the like of the door open error state.

Before the door opening error state is released, the door opening notification is performed in the error cancellation pre-notification mode, and after the door opening error state is canceled, the door opening notification is performed in the error cancellation post-report mode. The notification mode before error cancellation and the notification mode after error cancellation are different notification modes. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the clerk of whether the door opening error state is present or the door opening error state is released according to the notification mode in the door opening notification.

[Game flow]
Here, the flow of the game will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12 again. In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to control the AT according to the winning situation, and when the AT is controlled, specifies the AT control period. Perform AT lottery to determine the number (AT's advantage). The ratio determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery, and the degree of advantage to the player by the number of AT games (average number of games) that can be expected to be given are, for example, middle-tier cherry, strong watermelon among small roles, The AT lottery is performed so that the highest is won when the bell is won, the second is the highest when the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the weak watermelon are won, and the lowest when the small win other than these is won. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player on the pay line LN during AT.

In RT0 to RT3, the flow of the game will be described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left first stop is performed during the non-AT at RT0 to RT3 (a penalty is given at a time other than the left first stop). Therefore, the player performs a stop operation so as to make a left first stop when not in AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

After the setting change state is completed, the control of RT3 is performed. Since the non-AT is achieved by controlling the setting change state, the RT 3 does not control the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition is made depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. The result is derived (see FIG. 17). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the transition result is not derived and the transition is not made to RT1.

At RT1, by winning the promotion replay, the process moves to RT0. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 16, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning any of the replays GR1 to GR6 and causing the promotion replay to win. In addition, among the replays GR1 to 6, the replays GR1 and 2 which are the promotion replay prizes when the first stop on the left side is, as shown in FIG. 14, one of the cases where the replays GR1 to 6 are won. Only win with a probability of /15.

Further, even if the control is performed to RT0, it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, at RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replays GR11 to 13, and at this time, if the left first stop, there is a 2/3 probability that the falling replay wins and RT1 Will fall to.

Furthermore, when any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, if the left first stop occurs, a transition result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the player falls to RT1. Resulting in. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, at RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replays GR21 to 23, and at this time, if the first left stop, the special replay may be won and the RT2 may be controlled. There is. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the left first stop causes a transition result depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. It is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game when not in AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. At RT1, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. At RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain RT0 due to the normal replay prize. In addition, at RT0, in order to specify the operation procedure for winning the downward bell to the right or the middle bell when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT0. Furthermore, at RT0, when any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by the special replay prize.

In RT2, a navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-lowering bell or the middle bell when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is won. The performance is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT2.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by RT2 and maintained at RT2. Most of the game will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the RT2, which is advantageous for the player, is particularly called the assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART). The number of AT games is counted from the next game after the game that can be controlled by ART, that is, the game that wins one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and the special replay can be won. It As a result, when the number of AT games given by ART is substantially consumed, AT ends. Then, when the AT ends, the ART ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition item is derived. However, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the left first stop is performed as described above because the non-AT is in progress. On the other hand, when any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the transition result is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop when the left first stop is performed. I will end up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, and thus the routine is shifted to RT1. In the present embodiment, ART is in an advantageous state, RT2 after ART is in a specific state, and RT3, RT1, RT0 are in normal states.

[About notification production]
Next, the notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 35. The sub control unit 91, when winning any one of the lottery target winning combinations, and when a winning for any winning combination occurs, a notification effect of notifying a notification design that is a corresponding index design or a specific winning design The notification effect process for performing is performed. As the notification effect, a plurality of kinds of effects having different start timings and effect contents are provided. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the internal winning command or the winning determination command from the main control unit 41, and determines the type of notification effect to be executed.

Based on the internal winning command transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the first announcement effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 31A to perform the announcement effect lottery. In the announcement production lottery referring to the first announcement production pattern lottery table, one of four types of patterns A to D as the announcement production pattern and “no production” in which the announcement production is not executed is determined. In the first notification effect pattern lottery table, the distribution ratio used for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect when the start switch 7 is operated and for determining the type of the notification effect when the start switch 7 is executed is specified from the internal winning command. It is set differently depending on the winning situation.

When one of the small roles is selected as the middle cherry, strong watermelon, or bell, 70% of the time, pattern A is determined, 15% is determined to be pattern B, and 10% is determined to be pattern C. And the pattern D is determined at a rate of 5%. Also, if you have won any of the small roles as weak cherry, strong cherry, or weak watermelon, and if you have won any of the small roles other than the small roles described above, then the corresponding The announcement lottery is conducted according to the allocation ratio. Further, when one of the replays is won, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 60% and is determined without a performance at a rate of 40%.

As described above, the degree of advantage in the AT lottery is set such that the middle tier cherry, strong watermelon, and bell are the highest, followed by the weak cherry, strong cherry, and weak watermelon. On the other hand, as for the notification effect pattern, the pattern A is more likely to be selected, the patterns B and C are more likely to be selected in order, and the pattern D is less likely to be selected, as the lottery target combination having a higher degree of advantage in the AT lottery is won. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the degree of advantage in the AT lottery from the type of notification effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 identifies that a winning has occurred based on the winning determination command, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the second announcement effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 31(b) to perform the announcement effect lottery. .. It should be noted that when the notification effect based on the pattern A is already being executed, the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment refers to the second notification effect pattern lottery table even if a winning occurs, and the notification effect lottery is performed. Do not do.

In the notification effect lottery with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table, one of the patterns Y and Z is determined as the notification effect pattern. In the second notification effect pattern lottery table, the distribution ratio used for determining the type of notification effect is whether or not there is an index symbol alignment on any of the winning line LN and the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. And it is set differently depending on which line the index symbol alignment is stopped.

In the winning game, there is a line of index patterns (see FIGS. 13 and 14) corresponding to the winning target combination that has been won, and when the line is the winning line LN, the pattern Y is 100%. When the line is the ineffective line LM3 or LM4 that intersects the pay line LN (that is, when the index symbol is stopped on the pay line NL), the pattern Y or the pattern Z is 50%. When the line is determined to be any one of the lines (that is, the invalid line LM1 or LM2), the pattern Y is determined to be 100%. In addition, when the winning occurs but the index symbol alignment does not exist on any line, the pattern Y is determined at a rate of 100%.

When the sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the notification effect based on the winning or winning of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, whether the symbol displayed in the notification effect is the index symbol or the specific winning symbol is determined. decide. FIG. 31(c) is a diagram for explaining a notification symbol determination table for determining a notification symbol to be displayed in a notification effect based on winning or winning of a strong watermelon and a weak watermelon.

In the notification symbol determination table, in the AT lottery based on the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon winning that triggered the notification effect, the notification symbol is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the AT is won. Has been. When AT is elected, watermelon which is an index symbol at a rate of 30%, and a bell which is a specific winning symbol at a rate of 70% are determined as a notification symbol. On the other hand, when AT is not elected, 100% of the watermelons that are the index symbols are determined as the notification symbol, and the bell that is the specific winning symbol is not determined as the notification symbol.

As a result, “bell”, which is a specific winning symbol and is also a bell-right bell 4 and an indicator symbol of the bell replay, is displayed as a notification symbol in the notification production based on the winning or winning of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, and the watermelon winning symbol When it becomes, it can be notified that the AT winning is confirmed. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player when the watermelon which is the specific symbol is displayed and the watermelon is won, than when the watermelon which is the indicator symbol is displayed as the notification symbol and the watermelon is won. It can be suggested that the degree is high. Further, even when the bell to right bell 4 and "bell", which is also an index pattern of bell replay, are displayed at the time of winning the watermelon, "bell" is a downward-sloping watermelon or an upper-stage watermelon included in the strong and weak watermelons. Since it is the left symbol, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying even if the specific winning symbol is displayed. In the notification effect based on the winning or winning of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, the symbol determined by referring to the table of FIG. 31C is displayed as the notification symbol. In addition, in the notification production based on a trigger different from strong watermelon and weak watermelon winning / winning, the corresponding index pattern is defined as the notification pattern, but like the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, win A predetermined symbol (a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN at the time of winning) that constitutes a winning symbol combination is defined as a specific winning symbol, and is determined from the indicator symbol and the specific winning symbol in the announcement effect. You may make it display a design as a notification design.

The sub-control unit 91 starts the notification effect determined with reference to the first notification effect pattern lottery table from the operation of the start switch 7, and the notification effect determined with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table. Starts from the time when a winning occurs, and is executed in such a manner that the content of the effect corresponds to each pattern. The sub-control unit 91 performs control to output a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and control to turn on the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like in a mode according to the notification effect pattern. ) Changes according to the volume and the amount of light set by the store or the player described above.

Next, the effect contents of the notification effect will be described for each pattern with reference to FIGS. 31 to 39. 32 to 35 show an example of effect when the indicator symbol is determined as the notice symbol, and FIGS. 36 to 39 show an example of effect when the specific winning symbol is determined as the notice symbol. .. First, the effect contents of the announcement effect of pattern A will be described. When the notification effect of the pattern A is executed, the index pattern corresponding to the lottery target combination is displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 and above the see-through window 3 from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to the time when the next game is started. It The start operation of the next game means a BET operation or a medal insertion when the result of this game is off or after the small winning a prize, and a start switch operation after the replay winning.

When the notification effect of pattern A is executed but no winning is generated, the display of the index symbol is erased when the display result is derived, and the notification effect is ended. In addition, when a winning occurs in the game in which the notification effect of the pattern A is executed and there is no index symbol alignment on any line, the index symbol is switched to the same effect content as the pattern Z described later. When there is a match, the form of the notification effect that is being executed from before the occurrence of the prize is not changed and is maintained until the start operation of the next game is performed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 32, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern A will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram focusing on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, and is a diagram for explaining an example of a notice effect when a strong watermelon whose index design is “watermelon” is won. 33 to 39 are also diagrams in which attention is paid to the inside of the display area 51a, and an example of the notice effect when a strong watermelon is won will be described.

FIG. 32(a) is an effect when the notification effect is started by displaying the symbol “watermelon” which is the index symbol above the see-through window 3 when the strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7. An example is shown. The arrows on the reels 2L to 2R indicate that the reels are rotating.

FIG. 32B is an example of an effect when the second stop is performed after the first stop. The symbol "watermelon" which is the index symbol is continuously displayed at least until the display result is derived without changing the mode from the start of the notification effect. In FIG. 32(b), the rotation of the reels 2L and 2C is stopped in association with the first stop and the second stop, and the watermelon is stopped on the invalid line LM3.

FIG. 32(c) is an example of an effect when the third stop is performed and "bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the payline LN, and a rightward downward watermelon prize is generated. In this case, the index symbol “watermelon” is stopped on the invalid line LM3. Further, since the watermelon of the reel 2C is stopped on the pay line LN, the notification effect displayed in FIG. 32(a) is continuously executed.

FIG. 32D shows an example of an effect when a BET operation is performed as a start operation of the next game. As shown in FIG. 32(d), the index design displayed in FIG. 32(a) is deleted, and the notification effect ends.

In FIG. 32(e), although "bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the winning line LN after the third stop and a downward-sloping watermelon prize is generated, the "watermelon" alignment which is the index pattern is any. It is an example of an effect when it does not exist on the invalid line LM. When "Bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the pay line LN after the third stop, in addition to the display of "watermelon" of the index pattern displayed above the see-through window 3, on the pay line LN. “Bell, watermelon, black 7”, which is the symbol combination that is stopped at, is highlighted. In the present embodiment, the highlighting in the notification effect means a blinking display (the dotted box in FIG. 32(e) represents the blinking state). As a result, the symbol combination that generated the winning is highlighted and displayed, so that even if there is no “watermelon” lineup on any line, only the display of the index symbol “watermelon” continues. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to misunderstand by being displayed. Note that, in FIG. 32(e), the “watermelon” of the index pattern displayed in FIG. 32(b) is displayed in a reduced size, but not limited to this, the index pattern displayed in FIG. 32(b). The symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line LN may be highlighted without changing the “watermelon”. Further, the notification effect shown in FIGS. 32(c) and 32(e) is ended by performing the start operation of the next game.

FIG. 32(f) is an example of an effect when the third stop is performed and a deviating "bell watermelon bell" is displayed on the payline LN and no watermelon win occurs. When none of the winnings has occurred, as shown in FIG. 32(f), the index design displayed in FIG. 32(a) is deleted, and the notification effect ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent an inconvenience that gives the player a misunderstanding as if a prize has been generated by continuously executing the notification effect after the game is over.

Next, the effect contents of the announcement effects of patterns B to D will be described. At the time of executing the notification effects of the patterns B to D, the index pattern corresponding to the lottery target combination is the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 until the stop operation determined for each pattern is performed after the start switch 7 is operated. It is displayed above the see-through window 3. The stop operation defined for each pattern is the third stop operation for the pattern B and the second stop for the pattern C regardless of the procedure/timing of the stop operation and whether or not a winning actually occurs thereafter. As for the operation, the first stop operation is defined for the pattern D.

Here, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern C will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 33(a), when a strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7, the symbol "watermelon", which is an index symbol, is displayed above the see-through window 3 and the notification effect is started.

FIG. 33(b) is an example of an effect when the first stop operation is performed, but the notification effect started in FIG. 33(a) is continuously executed. In addition, FIG. 33C is an example of an effect when the second stop operation is performed, and the index design displayed in FIG. 33A is deleted, and the notification effect ends. It is to be noted that it is determined whether or not a winning is not generated due to the result of being stopped by the first stop operation, whether or not the winning is confirmed regardless of the operation procedure after the second stopping, and the actual winning. Regardless of whether it occurs or not, the notification effect of the pattern C is uniformly finished at the second stop. Similarly for the pattern B and the pattern D, the notification effect started when the start switch 7 is operated is uniformly terminated at the third stop when the pattern B is used, and is uniformly terminated at the first stop when the pattern D is used.

Next, the effect contents of the announcement effect of the pattern Y will be described. When the notification effect of the pattern Y is executed, the index symbol corresponding to the lottery target combination is highlighted in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 and above the see-through window 3 from the time of winning occurrence to the operation of starting the next game. ..

Here, with reference to FIG. 34, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Y will be described. FIG. 34(a) shows a situation in which a second stop operation is performed in the game in which a strong watermelon is won, and the symbol "watermelon", which is the index symbol, is stopped on the invalid line LM3. FIG. 34(b) is an example of an effect when "bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the pay line LN after the third stop and a rightward downward watermelon win occurs. In this case, the index symbol “watermelon” is stopped on the invalid line LM3. Further, since the watermelon of the reel 2C is stopped on the pay line LN, the symbol “watermelon” which is the index symbol is highlighted above the see-through window 3. FIG. 34(c) shows an example of an effect when a BET operation is performed as a start operation of the next game. The notification effect display started in FIG. 34(b) disappears and the notification effect ends. There is.

Next, the effect contents of the notification effect of the pattern Z will be described. When the notification effect of the pattern Z is executed, the index symbol corresponding to the lottery target winning combination is displayed, and the symbol combination stopped on the pay line LN is highlighted.

Here, with reference to FIG. 35, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z will be described. FIG. 35(a) shows a case where the second stop operation is performed in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, and the symbols that cannot be the “watermelon” as the index symbol on any of the invalid lines LM are stopped.

In FIG. 35(b), "bell, watermelon, white 7" is displayed on the winning line LN after the third stop, and the winning of the waterfall to the right has occurred, but it is an index symbol on any ineffective line LM. This is an example of the effect when the "watermelon" assembling is not stopped. In this case, since the winning of the waterfall to the right has occurred, the symbol “watermelon” is displayed above the see-through window 3, but the “watermelon” lineup is not stopped on any line. .. Therefore, along with the display of the index symbol "watermelon", the symbol combination "bell, watermelon, white 7" that is stopped on the pay line LN is highlighted. Further, as shown in FIG. 35(c), when the BET operation is performed as the operation for starting the next game, the BET operation is erased, and the notification effect ends.

Next, a specific example when the index symbol alignment is stopped at the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 that do not intersect the pay line LN will be described. FIG. 35D shows a case where the second stop operation is performed in the game in which the strong watermelon is won and two “watermelons” which are the index symbols are stopped on the invalid line LM1.

In FIG. 35(e), when the third stop is performed and "bell/black 7/replay" is displayed on the winning line LN and a winning of the upper watermelon occurs, that is, the index symbol alignment is stopped on the invalid line LM1. It is an example of production when the player plays. In this case, the index symbol “watermelon” is not stopped on the pay line LN. Therefore, along with the display of the index symbol “watermelon”, the symbol combination “bell/black 7/replay” that is stopped on the pay line LN is highlighted. Note that the notification effect shown in FIG. 35(e) is erased and ended when the BET operation is performed as the operation for starting the next game.

Next, an example of an effect when the specific winning symbol is determined as the notification symbol will be described. A specific example of the notification effect of the pattern A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36(a) shows that when the strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7, the symbol "bell", which is the specific winning symbol, is displayed above the see-through window 3 so that the notification effect is started. The example of production is shown.

On the other hand, when a watermelon winning occurs in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game (for example, when the outcome of FIG. 36(c) described later is stopped), any of the "cherry" reels 2L to 2R on the winning line LN. The design will not be stopped either. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36(a'), cherry is not displayed in the notification effect in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game. The symbols that can be displayed as the symbols of the notification effect when the outcome of FIG. 36(c) is stopped are limited to “bell”, “watermelon”, and “black 7” derived on the pay line LN.

In the weak watermelon and strong watermelon winning games, there are symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as non-stop symbols) that are not stopped on the pay line LN regardless of the operation timing on reel control. In the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, for example, the reel control for stopping the cherry on the left reel 2L on the pay line LN is not performed. This is because the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped on the payline LN, and the middle-tiered cherries in which the winning occurs is not won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36(a'), it can be said that in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, the notification effect of displaying the cherry, which is a non-stop symbol, is not executed.

FIG. 36B shows that even if the second stop is performed, the symbol of “bell” which is the specific winning symbol is continued at least until the display result is derived without changing the mode from the start of the notification effect. Can be displayed. In FIG. 36(c), although the third stop is displayed and "bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the winning line LN, and the winning of the watermelon descending to the right occurs, any of the "bell" as a notification pattern is aligned. Since it also does not exist on the ineffective line LM, in addition to the display of "bell" of the specific winning symbol displayed above the see-through window 3, "bell watermelon" which is a symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN.・Black 7” is highlighted.

Note that, in FIG. 36(c), the "bell" of the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36(b) is displayed in a reduced size, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specification displayed in FIG. 36(b) is not limited to this. Instead of changing the "bell" of the winning symbol, the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN may be highlighted. Further, the notification effect shown in FIG. 36(c) ends when the start operation of the next game is performed. In addition, in FIG. 36(c), although there is no "bell" arrangement, since the "bell" of the left reel 2L is stopped on the pay line LN, even after the third stop, FIG. 36(b) is displayed. You may maintain the aspect shown by. Since the "bell" symbol stopped on the pay line LN is reported, the player is not misunderstood or misidentified.

FIG. 36D is an example of an effect when a BET operation is performed as a start operation of the next game. As shown in FIG. 36(d), the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36(a) is deleted, and the notification effect ends.

FIG. 36(e) is an example of an effect when the third stop is displayed on the pay line LN, which is a gap, and the watermelon win does not occur. When none of the winnings has occurred, as shown in FIG. 36(e), the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36(a) is erased, and the notification effect ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent an inconvenience that gives the player a misunderstanding as if a prize has been generated by continuously executing the notification effect after the game is over.

Next, with reference to FIG. 37, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern C will be described. As shown in FIG. 37(a), the symbol of "bell" which is the specific winning symbol is displayed above the see-through window 3 and the notification effect is started. FIG. 37(b) is an example of the effect when the first stop operation is performed, but the notification effect started in FIG. 37(a) is continuously executed. Moreover, FIG. 37(c) is an example of an effect when the second stop operation is performed, and the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 37(a) is deleted, and the notification effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Y will be described. In FIG. 38(a), when the second stop operation is performed in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, the symbol "watermelon" which is the index symbol is stopped on the ineffective line LM3, and the left reel 2L "is displayed on the winning line LN. It shows the situation where the "bell" has stopped.

FIG. 38(b) is an example of an effect when "bell, watermelon, black 7" is displayed on the pay line LN after the third stop and a rightward downward watermelon win occurs. In this case, since the bell of the reel 2L is stopped on the pay line LN, the symbol "bell" which is the specific winning symbol is highlighted above the see-through window 3. Since the "bell" symbol stopped on the pay line LN is notified, the player is not misunderstood or misidentified. In addition, in FIG. 38(c), in addition to the display of "bell" of the specific winning symbol, the symbol combination "bell, watermelon, black 7" which is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted. You may

On the other hand, when a watermelon winning occurs in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game (for example, when the outcome of FIG. 38(b) is stopped), any of the "cherry" symbols on the reels 2L to 2R on the winning line LN. Well not stopped. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 38(b'), cherry is not displayed in the announcement effect at the time of winning in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game. The symbols that can be displayed as the symbols of the announcement effect when the outcome of FIG. 38(b) is stopped are limited to “bell”, “watermelon”, and “black 7” derived on the pay line LN.

In addition, when a winning occurs in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, the symbols forming the winning symbol combination are stopped on the winning line LN, and for example, the cherry on the left reel 2L that causes the cherry winning is winning. It cannot be stopped on line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 38(b'), when a prize is generated in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, the notification effect of displaying cherry that is unrelated to the watermelon prize is not executed. It can be said that there is no.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z will be described. FIGS. 39(a) to (c) show the case where the second stop operation is performed in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, and the symbols which cannot be the “watermelon” as the index symbol on any of the invalid lines LM are stopped. 39(d) and (e) show that the index symbol alignment is stopped at the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 that do not intersect the pay line LN, but in any case, the "bell of the specific prize symbol" “Bell watermelon white 7” which is the symbol combination stopped on the pay line LN is highlighted. Further, as shown in FIG. 39(c), when the BET operation is performed as the operation for starting the next game, the BET operation is erased, and the notification effect ends.

FIG. 39(e) is the third stop, when "bell, black 7, replay" is displayed on the pay line LN and a win of the upper watermelon occurs, that is, the index symbol alignment is stopped on the invalid line LM1. It is an example of production when the player plays. In this case, the specific winning symbol lineup is not stopped on the winning line LN. Therefore, along with the display of "bell" of the specific winning symbol, the symbol combination "bell/black 7/replay" that is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted.

Next, main effects obtained by the notification effect in the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) When winning a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon including a downward-sloping watermelon, as shown in FIG. 31C, a notification effect of displaying a character image of “watermelon” which is an index pattern as a notification pattern. , It is possible to execute any one of the notification effect that displays the character image of the "bell" (specific winning symbol), which is the left symbol in the symbol combination of the watermelon falling to the right as the notification symbol, and is winning the AT. Only when the advantage for the person is high, the notification effect of notifying the specific winning symbol is executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute not only the notification effect of notifying the index symbol but also the notification effect of notifying the specific winning symbol which indicates that the advantage for the player is high, and it is suggested no matter which is executed. Since the symbol is a symbol that constitutes the winning symbol combination of the waterfall on the right, it is possible to prevent suggesting the symbol displayed only on the invalid line. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of causing the player to mistakenly recognize a symbol that is not stopped or is not stopped on the pay line LN as a result of the game.

Moreover, since the specific winning symbol is the index symbol of the bell to the right bell 4 and the bell replay, the notification effect for notifying the specific winning symbol is executed and the bell to the right bell 4 and the bell replay are not won. When a watermelon is won, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for winning the AT while making the player have unexpectedness.

(2) As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning symbol combination of the downward-sloping watermelon is stopped on the winning line LN, “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is stopped on the ineffective line. For this reason, it is possible to make an impression as if the symbol combination that causes the winning of the downward-sloping watermelon is a combination consisting only of “watermelon”, and as a result, the specific winning symbol “bell” is announced as the announcement symbol. It is possible to improve the unexpectedness when a watermelon is won without winning any of the bell to the right bell 4 and the bell replay after playing.

(3) The notification effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, which the player is paying attention to. For this reason, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause the player to misidentify.

(4) According to the notification effect described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 39, when the third stop operation is performed and the display result is derived, only the symbols that are not on the pay line LN of the display result are suggested. Never. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the player is mistakenly recognized as a result of one game that is a winning determination target for a symbol that is not on the winning line LN.

(5) According to the effect contents described in FIGS. 32A to 32D among the notification effects of the pattern A, the mode of the notification effect when the display result is derived has not changed from the start. For this reason, the notification effect does not make the player think that the result of the game is suggested, so that it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of misidentifying the result of the game.

Further, even if the index symbol alignment does not exist in any line, while switching to the same effect contents as the pattern Z as described in FIG. 32(e), even if no winning occurs As described with reference to FIG. 32(f), since the notification effect is ended, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing a symbol that is not on the pay line LN as a result of one game that is the prize determination target.

(6) According to the notification effects of patterns B to D described in FIG. 33, the notification effects are finished before the display result is derived. For this reason, the notification effect does not make the player think that the result of the game is suggested, so that it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of misidentifying the result of the game.

Further, the notification effect of patterns B to D ends at a predetermined timing irrespective of the operation procedure and the presence/absence of winning, so that the processing can be made common. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing.

(7) As shown in the distribution ratio of the pattern Y of FIG. 31(b), in the announcement effect of the pattern Y in which only the index symbols are highlighted, the index symbol alignment is any of the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM3, LM4. It is executed only when it exists in the case, and it is not executed when it exists on the invalid lines LM1 and LM or when the index symbol alignment itself does not exist. That is, if the indicator pattern to be suggested is not on the pay line LN, the notification effect of the pattern Y is not executed. As a result, the announcement effect of the pattern Y can be executed without misidentifying the result of the game.

(8) According to the notification effect of the pattern Z described with reference to FIG. 35, the index symbol (see FIGS. 13 and 14) corresponding to the lottery target combination is displayed, and the winning is stopped on the winning line LN. The symbol combination to be displayed is displayed. For this reason, when the notification effect of the pattern Z is executed, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of causing the game result to be erroneously recognized regardless of the derived display result.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35(b), the symbol combination that causes the winning that is stopped on the pay line LN is displayed more emphasized than the index symbol. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the result of the game is mistakenly recognized by the suggestion by the index pattern.

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About suggested mode]
In the embodiment described above, as an example of displaying the character image of the index symbol or the specific winning symbol pattern itself as a suggestion mode of the notice symbol to be notified in the notification production, the invention is not limited to this, and the index symbol or the specific winning symbol symbol is displayed. A character image that can be recalled may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image for one watermelon is displayed, and when suggesting a bell, a character image of a bell having a shape different from that of the bell shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. Alternatively, the character image of a design (including a design not shown in FIG. 2) similar in outline to the index design or the specific winning design may be displayed. It is to be noted that a pattern having a similar outer shape means a design having a common aesthetic feeling (impression) caused by the eyes of a player who is a consumer because the outer shape is common, and as a result, the same pattern is conceptually the same. A pattern that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize that it is a different pattern). Note that specific examples of similar symbols will be described in detail in the [Regarding notification effect by pattern Z] column.

Further, as a suggestion mode of the notice symbol to be notified in the notice production, a part of the index symbol or the specific winning symbol, and a character image capable of specifying the suggestion target from the part may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image that can identify the skin part of the watermelon is displayed, and when suggesting a bell, a character image that can identify one bell is displayed. It may be. Further, in the case where the suggested index design or the specific winning design includes the specific character, the image of the specific character may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying a character image corresponding to an index design or a specific winning design has been described as a suggestion mode of the notification design to be announced in the notification production, but it corresponds to the index design or the specific winning design. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it indicates an event, and may be a color corresponding to an index symbol or a specific winning symbol, and a color that reminds the symbol is notified. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, display a green flag that occupies most of the characteristic skin of the watermelon, and when suggesting a bell, display a yellow flag that occupies the entire bell. It may be one that does. In this way, the color with the highest occupancy rate may be suggested among the colors of the characteristic parts of the design target, and the occupancy rate is the highest among the colors of the entire design target pattern. It may indicate a high color.

In addition, the phenomenon corresponding to the index design or the specific winning design is not limited to the character image or the color, but the silhouette of the design that is the suggestion target, the message that can identify the design that is the suggestion target, the name of the design target May be output by voice, an LED may be provided in advance for each design that can be a suggestion target, and the LED corresponding to the design that is a suggestion target may be turned on. Further, the suggestion mode for suggesting a design that may be a suggestion target may be different for each pattern of the notification effect.

[Specific prize]
In the above-described embodiment, the downward-sloping watermelon is exemplified as the specific winning that occurs when the combination of the identification information at the winning determination position is the specific combination including the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information. However, the specific winning combination is not limited to the downward-sloping watermelon, and may be a winning combination in which the winning symbol combination is composed of at least two types of symbols. For example, as the specific winning, a right-down bell may be adopted instead of or in addition to the right-down watermelon. At the time of winning the rightward bell (when winning the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 in FIG. 15), as shown in FIG. 31A, the notification effect is executed with a predetermined probability. In this case, the index design is a bell, and the specific winning design is a replay and a plum. In addition, an AT lottery is performed at the time of rightward bell winning, and the notification symbol is determined according to the ratio according to whether or not the AT is won. For example, the notification symbol may be determined so that the proportion of winning the AT when the specific winning symbol is determined is higher than the proportion that the AT is winning when determining the index symbol. .. The specific winning is not limited to the small winning combination, and a re-playing combination may be adopted.

[Advantage]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31(c), by determining the notification symbol at a ratio according to whether or not the AT is won, when the specific winning symbol is announced, the AT symbol is won. An example has been described that suggests that there is a high degree of advantage for the player. However, if it indicates that the specific winning symbol is more advantageous to the player when the specific symbol is announced than when the index symbol is announced, it is not limited to this, and when AT is not won However, the specific winning symbol may be announced at a predetermined rate (for example, a rate at which the execution rate is lower than that at the time of winning the AT, or an extremely low rate).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the AT is illustrated as an example of the advantageous state, and the expectation degree for AT winning is illustrated as an example of the advantage degree. However, the advantage is not limited to the expectation for the AT win, but may be the expectation for the number of AT games given by the AT win. In addition, the advantage is a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), which has a higher probability of winning the small winning combination than in the predetermined state, and a replay time (RT, which has a high probability of winning the replay). ), the concentration state of small wins, the challenge time (CT) in which the drawable range of at least one reel becomes narrower than usual and all small wins are allowed to occur in each game, and the winning probability of winning prizes The degree of expectation for winning, such as a pseudo bonus that informs the operating procedure for winning the winning small prize over a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted), and these advantageous states. It may be the medium advantage (number of games, winning percentage, etc.).

In addition, the degree of advantage is a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states (AT, BB, etc.) has a high probability, a state of having a high probability of being controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game, the number of AT games It may be controlled to a state in which the number of games such as is added with a high probability, a state in which the number of games to be added to the AT is easily increased, and the like. Is it confirmed to be controlled to these states? Depending on whether or not or in these states, the degree of advantage may be set. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition that the probability of establishing a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network or the condition for executing an effect with premium feeling (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. The degree of advantage may be set depending on whether or not it is in a state of improving special interests or the interest of the game. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to permit the shift to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[Regarding notification production that starts before display results are derived]
In the above-described embodiment, the patterns A to D started when the start switch 7 is operated are illustrated as the notification effects that are started before the display result is derived. However, the timing of starting the notification effect that is started before the display result is derived is not limited to the operation of the start switch 7, but at the start of the reel rotation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the random number lottery. Any timing such as a determined timing may be used, and the start timing may be different for each of the patterns A to D.

In addition, the start timing may be changed according to the degree of advantage for the player. For example, when a lottery target winning combination with a high degree of AT lottery advantage (such as middle-tier cherry), the start timing of the announcement production is later than when a lottery target winning combination with a low AT lottery advantage (left bell etc.) You may do it.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 31A, the example in which the notification effect pattern is determined according to the winning situation has been described, but the notification effect pattern may be further subdivided to be determined. For example, the winning situation corresponding to “when winning any one other than the one on the left” in winning the small combination includes left bell 1 to right bell 4 shown in FIG. Among these, the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 do not include the middle bell, while the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 include the middle bell. Therefore, when the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won, the bells can be lined up on the winning line LN, but when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 are won, the bells can not be lined up on the winning line LN. Paying attention to this point, for example, the announcement production lottery may be executed according to different distribution ratios when the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 is elected and when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 is elected. When the bell 1 to the right bell 4 are elected, a special pattern which cannot be decided at the time of the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 may be decided.

[Regarding announcement production by pattern A]
As shown in FIGS. 32(c), (e) and (f), the notification effect according to the pattern A, when the display result is derived, changes the effect content according to the presence/absence of index symbol alignment and the presence/absence of winning. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the display result is derived, the contents of the effect are not changed regardless of whether or not there is an index symbol alignment and whether or not there is a winning, and the form of the notification effect started in FIG. 32(b). May be continuously displayed without changing. In addition, the form of the notification effect is not uniformly changed before and after the display result is derived, and the notification effect is ended when the winning is not generated, while it is continuously displayed without changing when the winning is generated. Good. Even if configured in this way, the aspect of the notification effect when the display result is derived has not changed from the start of the notification effect, and the notification effect suggests the result of the game. Since it does not make the player think of it, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience from being erroneously recognized as the result of the game.

When the display result is derived during the execution of the notification effect by the pattern A, if the index symbol alignment is present in any of the pay line LN and the ineffective lines LM3 and LM4, the same as the notification effect of the pattern Y. In addition, the notification symbol (index symbol or specific winning symbol) may be highlighted. In this case, when the index symbol alignment does not exist in any of the pay line LN and the ineffective lines LM3 and LM4, the notice symbol may not be highlighted and the mode at the time of the notice effect start may be maintained. ..

In addition, an example has been described in which the notification production by the pattern A does not change its mode from the start to the display result derivation. However, as long as the mode when it is started and the mode when the display result is derived match, the mode of the announcement effect is changed after the start and until the display result is derived. May be For example, it may be changed for each stop operation and returned to the mode at the time of the notification effect start by the third stop operation. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as the effects described in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Further, as shown in the effect content column of pattern A in FIG. 31A, when a winning occurs in the game in which the notification effect of pattern A is executed, there is no index symbol alignment on any line. Sometimes, while switching to the same effect contents as the pattern Z, when there is an index symbol alignment, an example in which the mode of the notification effect that is being executed from before the occurrence of a prize is not changed and is maintained until the next game start operation is performed explained. However, not limited to this, the case of the notification effect when the winning occurs in the game in which the notification effect of the pattern A is executed is determined by the winning line NL or the invalid line LM3 or LM4 intersecting the winning line LN. It may be divided depending on whether or not there is a pattern matching. For example, when the index symbol alignment does not exist in any of the pay line LN, the ineffective line LM3, and LM4, the production content is switched to the same as the effect content of the pattern Z, while the index symbol alignment includes any of the prize line LN, the inactive line LM3, and LM4. If it is present, the form of the notification effect that is being executed from before the occurrence of the winning may be maintained until the start operation of the next game is performed. Thereby, for example, even when the index symbol alignment exists on the pay lines LM1 and LM2, the notification effect that suggests only the index symbol shown in FIG. 32(c) is executed without changing the mode of the notification effect. It can be prevented from being done.

In addition, regardless of whether or not there is an index symbol alignment, it may be divided depending on whether or not the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN. Specifically, for example, when a winning occurs in the game in which the notification effect of the pattern A is executed, when the notification symbol does not exist on the winning line LN (for example, when the watermelons are aligned on the ineffective line LM1), While switching to the same effect contents as the pattern Z, when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN, regardless of whether or not there is an index symbol alignment, the mode of the notification effect that is being executed from before the occurrence of the prize is changed. Instead, it may be maintained until the next game start operation is performed. Thereby, for example, when the notification symbol does not exist on the pay line LN, the notification effect indicating only the index symbol shown in FIG. 32(c) is executed without changing the mode of the notification effect. It can be prevented. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing a symbol that is not on the pay line LN as a result of one game that is the prize determination target.

Even in the case of such a configuration, when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN, the effect content similar to that of the pattern Z may be switched with a predetermined probability. For example, when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN and the index symbol alignment is present, the mode of the notification effect that is being executed before the occurrence of the winning is not changed (or switched to the pattern Y), and the notification symbol is the winning line. When there is no index symbol alignment when existing on the LN, the mode of the notification effect that is being executed from before the occurrence of winning is not changed (or switched to pattern Y) with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%), and a predetermined probability (for example, 50). %), the effect contents similar to the pattern Z may be switched. When the index symbol does not exist on the pay line LN at the time of winning, the notification effect of the pattern Y is not switched regardless of whether the index symbol alignment exists.

[Regarding announcement production by patterns B to D]
Although the patterns B to D are illustrated as the notification effects to be ended before the display result is derived, only one of the patterns B to D may be provided.

Also, although the example in which the end timing is the stop operation timing has been described, the end timing is not limited to this as long as it is a timing before the display result is derived, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the notification effect. It may be finished, and when the condition to be the suggested index design is not satisfied (when the index design is "watermelon", align "watermelon" on any line. It is also possible to end it when it is impossible to do so).

[Regarding notification production that starts after deriving display results]
In the above-described embodiment, the patterns Y and Z that are started when the winning is generated are illustrated as the notification effects that are started after the display result is derived. Although the notification effect of the patterns Y and Z has been described as an example that is executed without fail when a winning occurs, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed with a predetermined execution probability when a winning occurs. In addition, the execution probability may be set to be different depending on the type of winning combination, the presence or absence of index symbol alignment, the line of index symbol alignment, and the like.

[Regarding announcement production by pattern Y]
The notification effect by the pattern Y has been described with respect to an example executed only when the index symbol alignment is present on either the pay line LN or the ineffective lines LM3 and LM4, but the invention is not limited to this. Even if it does not exist in either the LN or the ineffective lines LM3, LM4, it can be executed when the winning occurs and the notification symbol to be suggested exists on the winning line LN. In addition, in this case, instead of displaying only the notification symbol, the stopped symbol combination may be displayed on the pay line LN including the notification symbol.

In addition, the example of the notification effect based on the pattern Y is the same regardless of whether the index symbol alignment is on the pay line LN or the ineffective lines LM3 and LM4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the form of the notification effect by the pattern Y may be different between when the index symbol alignment is on the pay line NL and when it is on the invalid lines LM3 and LM4. For example, when the index symbol alignment is on the pay line LN, the effect of moving and displaying the notification symbol on the horizontal line in the display region 51a is executed, while when the index symbol alignment is on the invalid line LM3, the display region is displayed. In 51a, an effect may be executed in which the notification symbol is moved and displayed on the line that descends to the right similarly to the invalid line LM3.

[Regarding announcement production by pattern Z]
When displaying a notification symbol and a winning symbol combination on the winning line that has generated a prize, like a notice effect by a pattern Z, etc., one indicates a notice symbol (or a prize type) and the other is a prize symbol. Information that can specify that the winning symbol combination on the line is indicated (for example, a message such as "Bell, watermelon, white 7 stopped and "watermelon"won!") is also displayed. May be.

Further, as an effect that suggests the winning symbol combination on the winning line, the winning symbol combination on the winning line that generated the winning (or the winning line that has won when there are a plurality of winning lines) is displayed. Not limited to the one, for example, only the reel LED 55 corresponding to the winning line that has generated the winning may be controlled to be lit, and the symbol of the reel stopped on the winning line that has generated the winning. (For example, the symbol in the middle tier) may be made visible, and the symbols on the reels at other positions (eg, the symbols other than the middle tier) may be invisible or difficult to control. For example, as the control for making the symbols in other positions invisible, even if the movable member capable of concealing the winning line other than the winning line is provided and the movable member is driven, Good. Further, as control for making it difficult to visually recognize the symbols at other positions, control for making the area other than the winning line in which the winning is generated in an opaque state, or the image in the area other than the winning line in which the winning is generated is performed. It may be a display control. Note that, in this case, the effect suggesting the notification pattern may be the same effect as the notification effect shown in FIG. 32(c).

In the notification effect by the pattern Z in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination stopped on the pay line LN is highlighted to make the symbol combination more prominent than the notification symbol has been described. However, the method of making the symbol combination on the pay line LN more conspicuous than the notification symbol is not limited to this, and for example, the symbol combination may be displayed larger than the notification symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35(f), the area for displaying the symbol combination on the pay line LN is set to be larger than the area for displaying the notification symbol "watermelon". By displaying "Bell/Black 7/Replay" larger than "Watermelon", "Bell/Black 7/Replay" may be highlighted. Note that, in the area surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 35(f), a narrow area indicates an area for displaying a notification symbol, and a wide area indicates an area for displaying a symbol combination on the pay line LN. Also in this case, the symbol combination on the pay line LN may be highlighted.

The notification effect by the pattern Z has been described as an example not executed when the index symbol alignment exists on the pay line LN, but is not limited to this, and may be performed when the index symbol alignment exists on the pay line LN. You may

In addition, an example in which the form of the notification effect by the pattern Z is the same regardless of the line of the index symbol alignment and the presence or absence of the index symbol alignment has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the form of the notification effect by the pattern Z may be different depending on the line of the index symbol alignment and the presence or absence of the index symbol alignment. As an example of making it different depending on the presence or absence of the index symbol alignment, for example, when there is the index symbol alignment, the notification effect is executed in the mode shown in FIG. 35, whereas when there is no index symbol alignment, the notification is issued. You may make it display only the symbol combination stopped on the pay line LN, without displaying a symbol.

Further, the example in which the symbol combination stopped on the pay line LN displayed by the notification effect by the pattern Z is an image of the symbol itself has been described. However, a plurality of types of symbols whose outer shapes are similar to each other are arranged on a predetermined reel, and a symbol of a predetermined reel on the pay line LN is any of a plurality of types of symbols whose outer shapes are similar to each other. Also, in a slot machine provided with a symbol combination that causes winning, when displaying the symbol combination as a notice effect by the pattern Z, all symbols of a plurality of types are displayed as the symbol corresponding to a predetermined reel. Alternatively, it may display a symbol that is actually stopped among a plurality of types of symbols, and displays a symbol (a symbol that is not arranged on the reel) similar to any of the symbols of a plurality of types. It may be one.

Specifically, for example, when the bell pattern shown on the reel 2L of FIG. 2 is a bell a and the bell b is similar in outer shape to the bell a (for example, the outer frame line of the bell a is a double line). In addition, the bell a and the bell b are arranged on the reel 2L, and the slot machine is generated regardless of whether the left symbol constituting the downward-sloping watermelon shown in FIG. 35(b) is the bell a or the bell b. In the case of displaying the symbol combination as the notice effect by the pattern Z, "bell a/bell b, watermelon, white 7" may be displayed, and the bell actually stopped on the pay line LN is " When it is "bell a", it may be displayed as "bell a, watermelon, white 7", and also bell c similar to both bell a and bell b (for example, only the outer frame line of bell a If there is a line in the frame line (such as a line not drawn), "bell c, watermelon, white 7" may be displayed regardless of the type of the design of the bell that is actually stopped. It is to be noted that a pattern having a similar outer shape means a design having a common aesthetic feeling (impression) caused by the eyes of a player who is a consumer because the outer shape is common, and as a result, the same pattern is conceptually the same. A pattern that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize that it is a different pattern).

Further, the notification effect by the pattern Z may be executed before the display result is derived. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, the notification effect may be started by displaying an index symbol specified from the winning situation and a symbol combination (winning symbol combination) that can be stopped on the winning line LN. .. More specifically, when the start switch 7 is operated, the notification effect shown in FIG. 35(b) or FIG. 35(e) may be executed to let the player aim at the combination of the index symbol and the winning symbol. Further, the production content of the announcement production by the pattern Z is not limited to that shown in FIG. 35(b) or FIG. 35(e) as long as it includes an index symbol and a winning symbol combination, An image similar to the visually recognized result of the game may be displayed. For example, in a winning situation in which the game result shown in FIG. 35(e) can be derived, a 3×3 matrix is displayed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the upper line (corresponding to the invalid line LM1) on the matrix is displayed. ) Is a collection of "watermelons" as index patterns, and "Bell/Black 7/Replay" as a winning symbol combination is stopped in the middle line (corresponding to the winning line LN), and the other cells are left blank (no symbol) You may make it display an image as notification production. That is, the winning symbol combination that is the result of the game and the index symbol that is related to the result of the game may be announced as an example of the result of the game that is derived from this. As a result, the player can perform a stop operation by aiming at the "watermelon" that is the index pattern in the upper row, and since the winning symbol combination is already displayed, the "watermelon" that is the index symbol is the winning determination target. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the player is mistakenly recognized as a result of the one game. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of winning symbol combinations, all winning symbol combinations are displayed together with the index symbols, and only the winning symbol combinations stopped on the winning line LN are displayed when the display result is derived. The display may be switched to, and only one predetermined winning symbol combination is displayed together with the index symbol, and only the winning symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN when the display result is derived. You may make it switch a display so that it may be displayed.

Further, the size of each symbol when the symbol combination on the pay line LN is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the notice effect by the pattern Z is the same as the actual symbol arranged on the reels 2L to 2R. It may be displayed in the same size as the size (for example, 25 mm length×35 mm width), or may be displayed so as to be larger than the actual design. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 shows a symbol different from the symbol arranged on the reels 2L to 2R, and it is possible to give an easy-to-understand notification. it can.

[Regarding the end timing of the notification effect that is executed even after the display result is derived]
In the above-described embodiment, the end timing of the notification effect that is executed even after the display result is derived is the timing at which the start operation of the next game is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the start operation of the next game is performed. Alternatively, it may be ended when a predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed.

[Emphasis in announcement production]
In the above-described embodiment, as the emphasis in the notification presentation, an example in which the suggestion target is displayed in a blinking manner has been described, but the invention is not limited to this, and the size of the suggestion target may be displayed in an enlarged manner. The color of a different image may be changed (for example, the background color may be changed to black). Further, the control is not limited to emphasizing the display method, and control may be performed to output a specific sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54, or control to turn on the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like in a specific manner. Good. Even in the case of emphasizing, the announcement effect may be executed to an extent according to the volume or light amount set by the store or player described above, or the volume or light amount set by the store or player. Regardless of this, the notification effect may be executed at a predetermined degree.

[About announcement production lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, when the notification effect of the pattern A is executed, the notification effect may be continued even after the display result is derived, and therefore, the notification effect lottery referring to the second notification effect pattern lottery table is not performed. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a win occurs in the game in which the announcement effect based on the pattern B is executed, the announcement effect lottery with reference to the second announcement effect pattern lottery table is not performed. Alternatively, at the end of the game in which the notification effect based on the patterns A to D is being executed, the notification effect lottery that uniformly refers to the second notification effect pattern lottery table may not be performed.

Further, even when the notification effect based on the pattern A is executed, when the winning occurs in the game, the notification effect lottery is performed by referring to the second notification effect pattern lottery table, and the notification effect based on the pattern A is changed. Alternatively, the notification effect may be switched to the notification effect according to the pattern according to the result of the notification effect lottery, and the notification effect may be started. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effects as the effects described in the above-described embodiment are exhibited.

Further, in the second announcement effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 31(b), an example of determining the announcement effect pattern according to whether or not there is an index symbol alignment and the line that has become the index symbol alignment explained. However, the notification effect at the time of winning may be determined depending on whether or not the notification symbol exists on the pay line LN, regardless of whether or not the index symbol alignment exists. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing a symbol that is not on the pay line LN as a result of one game that is the prize determination target.

For example, when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN, the notification effect of the pattern Z is determined even when the index symbol alignment is not present, and when the notification symbol is not on the prize line LN, the index symbol alignment is completed. Even when there is, the announcement effect of the pattern Y may be determined. Therefore, the notification effect of the pattern Z is not only when the index symbol alignment is on the pay line NL as shown in FIG. 34B, or when the index symbol alignment is on the ineffective lines LM3 and LM4, but there is no index symbol alignment. Alternatively, the notification pattern may be executable even when it is on the pay line LN (for example, when the display result of FIG. 35B is derived). On the other hand, even if there is an index symbol alignment, when the announcement symbol is not on the pay line LN (for example, when deriving the display result of FIG. 35(e)), the announcement effect of the pattern Z is not executed and the announcement of the pattern Y is not executed. The effect may be made executable. Note that, even when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN, the notification effect of the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability when the notification symbol is present on the pay line LN. For example, when the notification symbol exists on the pay line LN and the index symbol alignment exists, the pattern Y is always executed, and when the notification symbol exists on the prize line LN and the index symbol alignment does not exist, the predetermined probability. The pattern Y may be executed with (for example, 50%) and the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). When the notification symbol does not exist on the pay line LN, the notification effect of the pattern Y is not executed regardless of whether the index symbol alignment exists.

[Announcement production executable period]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, regardless of the state of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 31, the notification effect is executed according to the winning situation or the winning situation. However, the notification effect may be executed only during a predetermined period. For example, since the navigation effect is executed during AT, the notification effect may be executable only during non-AT. Even in the case of such a configuration, when the degree of advantage to the player during AT is extremely high (for example, when the number of AT games is increased), even during AT, exceptionally. You may make it perform notice production. As a result, the notification effect executed during the predetermined period can be given a premium feel, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[About releasing the error]
In the present embodiment, the cancellation of the opening error of the front door 1b has been described by exemplifying the error cancellation processing shown in FIG. 23, but other modes may be adopted.

For example, an overflow error detected when the overflow tank 35 is full, a medal supply error detected when the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a are exhausted, a medal from the hopper tank 34a or the hopper tank 34a. A hopper error detected when foreign matters other than medals are accumulated in the path to the payout opening 9, or when medals are blocked in the medal payout opening 9, foreign matter other than medals by the inserted medal sensor 31 in the medal selector 29. 23 shows a selector error detected when, for example, a reel error detected when the reel is not normally rotated and stopped, and other errors managed by the main control unit 41 are released. May be applied.

For example, when a command from the main control unit 41 is missing, a command is missing, a command error is detected when the command from the main control unit 41 is abnormal, or when the AT count is an abnormal value. The cancellation processing shown in FIG. 23 may be applied to cancellation of other errors managed by the sub-control unit 91, such as detected AT counter errors.

In the present embodiment, the reset switch 23 is operated as a method for canceling the door opening error state, but the method is not limited to this. For example, the door open error state may be released by an operation such as turning the key for opening the front door 1b to the left, or a switch for resetting the error other than the reset switch 23 is provided. Good.

Further, a switch for resetting the error such as the reset switch 23 may be provided inside the slot machine 1 (for example, inside the casing 1a or inside the front door 1b), or outside the slot machine 1 ( For example, it may be provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b). It should be noted that, considering that only a store clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate the switch, it is preferable that the switch for releasing the error is provided inside the slot machine 1. Furthermore, a switch for unlocking an error, which can be unlocked only by a store clerk, may be provided outside the front door 1b. In any case, it is preferable that the switch for canceling the error can be operated on condition that the front door 1b is opened.

In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened and the door opening error state is reached, the reset switch 23 is operated to release the door opening error state, and then various operations such as setting change are performed (for example, By setting the setting key switch 37 to ON, various settings such as shifting to the setting change state can be executed. However, it is not limited to such error cancellation and setting method.

For example, when the front door 1b is opened and a door opening error occurs, various operations such as setting change (for example, the setting key switch 37 is turned on) are performed, and the reset switch 23 is operated to open the door. Various settings may be performed such that the error state is released and the setting is changed. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is opened and a door opening error occurs, various operations such as setting changes (for example, the setting key switch 37 is turned on) are performed, and further various operations such as setting changes are performed again (for example, , The setting key switch 37 is turned on to release the door opening error state, and various settings can be executed such as shifting to setting change. In any case, it is preferable that the door open error state is released on condition that the front door 1b is opened, and that various settings can be executed on condition that the door open error state is released.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the door open error state is released on condition that opening of the cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 is detected. In addition to the processing using, the cover 23a may be attached with a key owned only by the store clerk so that only the store clerk can open the cover 23a.

In the present embodiment, even if the reset switch 23 is operated, when the front door 1b is closed, the input signal based on the operation is not effectively accepted, whereby the door open error state is illegally released. It was to prevent that. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 is operated and can be operated, and a signal based on the operation is input to the control unit such as the main control unit 41. However, the control unit cannot perform processing based on the signal. However, not limited to this, when the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 becomes inoperable (for example, fixed and does not move), or the reset switch 23 operates and is operable. However, a signal based on the operation may not be input to the control unit (for example, power is not supplied to the input sensor of the control unit).

[Regarding error notification mode]
In the present embodiment, the door opening notification is performed using the effect LED 52, the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54, but the door opening notification may be performed using other notification means. ..

Further, the type and number of the notifying means used may be the same or different between the door opening notification in the pre-error cancellation notification mode and the door opening notification in the post-error cancellation notification mode. In any case, the pre-error cancellation notification mode is preferably more prominent than the post-error cancellation notification mode.

In the present embodiment, after the door opening error state is released, when a predetermined period of time has passed, the door opening error state is again set, and the notification mode of the door opening notification is changed from the error cancellation notification mode to the pre-error cancellation notification mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the door open error state is repeatedly set after the door open error state is released, there is a suspicion of misconduct. In this case, even after the door open error state is released, The door opening notification may be performed in the notification mode before error cancellation.

[Settings on the store side]
In the present embodiment, the clerk can set the payout rate, the volume of the effect, the light amount of the effect, and the power saving mode as the settings related to the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the setting key switch 37 for confirming or changing the setting, the operation of the store side setting switch 80 for the standard setting of the volume and the light amount, and the stop switch for setting the power saving mode. With regard to the operation of, when the door open error status is released, it is possible to accept the settings and enable various settings, while when the door open error status is not cleared, the settings are disabled without accepting the settings effectively. there were.

However, the setting that can be enabled or disabled depending on whether or not the door opening error state is released may be other than this. For example, the clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control section 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (the production control board 90 such as the sub control section 91). 2) and the configuration connected to the effect control board 90) and other settings may be possible.

For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side, It may be one that can set lighting and extinction control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

For example, the clerk may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. RTC for measuring time (real
If it is a slot machine provided with a time clock), the clerk may be able to set the time on the RTC as the setting on the sub side. If the slot machine is capable of controlling in a plurality of types of production modes (for example, a production mode in which the character A is the leading role and a production mode in which the character B is the leading role, etc.), the clerk can set the production mode as the sub-side setting. May be As a sub-side setting, the store clerk may be able to set the error notification mode and the execution frequency when a medal is clogged, a fraudulent act, or the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure. Further, the clerk may be able to set the deletion of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) and the presence/absence of display as the sub-side setting.

Further, it may be provided with a means for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side as described above. For example, FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a setting screen on the store side in the modified example. Switching between the main setting and the sub setting will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the calling operation for displaying the setting screen on the store side is performed by the store clerk, the setting screen shown in FIG. 40(a) is displayed. The hall menu screen is displayed. On the hole menu screen, it is possible to select either a mode for making settings on the main side or a mode for making settings on the sub side.

When the main side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 40(b), a screen on which one of the payout rate setting and the switch pressing setting, which is an example of the main side setting, can be selected is displayed. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 40(c), a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 40D, any one of the volume setting, the light amount setting, and the power saving mode setting, which is an example of the sub-side setting, is selected. Selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 40(e), a screen capable of selecting any one of stages 0 to F is displayed.

In this way, the store clerk can selectively switch between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting, and thus can easily perform the game-related setting. In addition, a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between main-side setting and sub-side setting is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a calling operation). , It is possible to make settings related to the game more easily and easily.

In the present embodiment, even if the operation means for making various settings such as setting change is operated, if the door opening error state is not released, the input signal based on the operation is not effectively accepted, and accordingly, The purpose was to prevent various settings from being made illegally. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, before the door open error state is released, the operation means is operable and operable, and a signal based on the operation is input to the control unit such as the main control unit 41. The control unit could not be processed based on the signal. However, the operation means is not limited to this type, and the operation means is inoperable (for example, fixed and does not move) or the operation means is operable and operable before the door opening error state is released. The signal based on the operation may not be input to the control unit (for example, power is not supplied to the input sensor of the control unit).

[About the settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume of the effect and the light amount of the effect as settings related to the game. However, the player sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control section 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (the production control board such as the sub control section 91). The configuration included in 90, the configuration connected to the effect control board 90, and the like) are not limited thereto, and other settings may be possible.

For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main side setting. Alternatively, the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set.

For example, the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set an effect mode as the sub-side setting, or may be able to set a character or music that appears in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set deletion of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) and the presence/absence of display as the sub-side setting. As a sub-setting, the player can display a password for managing a game history by communicating with an external server through a mobile terminal or the like via the Internet, or even enter the password. Good.

[About setting operations on the store side]
In the present embodiment, in order to set and confirm the payout rate, the condition is that the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a is operated. Further, in order to set the standard of the volume and the light amount, it was a condition to operate the store side setting switch 80 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only a clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate the setting key switch 37 to set and confirm the payout rate, and similarly, only a clerk who can open the front door 1b. By operating the store-side setting switch 80, it was possible to set the standard of volume and light amount.

However, the operating means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the slot machine 1 (for example, inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b) or outside the slot machine 1 (for example, the housing). It may be provided outside the body 1a or outside the front door 1b). It should be noted that, considering that only a clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate, it is preferable that the operation means for executing various settings is provided inside the slot machine 1. Further, a locked operation means that can be released only by a clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b. In any case, it is preferable that the operating means for executing various settings can be operated on condition that the front door 1b is opened.

Further, the operation means that can be operated only by the store clerk at the time of setting may use the operation means operated by the player during a game or the like, similarly to the setting of the power saving mode. For example, the game switches may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order known only to the store clerk.

The operating means for setting the power saving mode may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

The operating means for setting the payout rate, the operating means for setting the reference level of the volume and the light amount, and the operating means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in the present embodiment. Alternatively, all or some of these may be common means.

[About the setting operation on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the player to set the volume and the amount of light, it was a condition to operate the player-side setting switch 70 provided outside the front door 1b.

However, the operation means that can be operated by the player at the time of setting is not limited to the outside of the front door 1b, but may be provided outside the housing 1a that is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the top surface of the housing 1a. .. By doing so, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no possibility that a player or a clerk sitting next to the player will touch the operation means to operate.

The operation means operable by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it suffices that the player can operate by exposing the operation means to the outside, such as a hole formed in the front door 1b.

Further, the operation means that can be operated by the player may utilize the operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and the light amount may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order.

The operation means that can be operated by the player includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation stick). It may be a provided stick controller. The player can select the item by moving the icon displayed on the screen by tilting the operation stick, and can determine the selected item by pressing the trigger button. Good. Alternatively, the operation means operable by the player may be a jog dial, a cross key, or the like.

[About means to prohibit shop settings]
In the present embodiment, even when the operation means is operated, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, setting the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if the store-side setting switch 80 is operated, the standard setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, when the front door 1b is closed, the setting related to the game is prohibited.

However, it is not limited to such a method, and the setting relating to the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation means itself may not be operable. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal by the operation may not be effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

Further, by displaying the setting screen on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 40, if the setting related to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be done. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the setting screen is displayed, the setting related to the game may not be possible.

[About means for prohibiting settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, even when the operation means is operated, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player-side setting switch 70 is operated, setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is open.

However, it is not limited to such a method, and the setting relating to the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation means itself may not be operable. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 40, and the setting related to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is open. It may not be done. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to set the game.

[About volume and light level settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk can operate the store-side setting switch 80 to set the reference level of the sound volume and the light amount (setting of the first sound volume stage and the first light amount stage). Further, the player can set the volume and the light amount (the setting of the second volume level and the second light level) by operating the player side setting switch 70. Further, regarding the setting of the volume, if the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit of the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum or the minimum, the volume of the limit (the maximum volume, The confirmation sound of the minimum volume) was output. However, the setting of such volume and light amount is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and other examples may be used.

For example, one of the first volume level setting by the store clerk and the second volume level setting by the player may not be set. It may not be possible to set any of the first light intensity level setting by the store clerk and the second light intensity level setting by the player.

Not only the confirmation sound is output when the volume is set, but the lighting means such as the effect LED 52 may be turned on for confirmation. The confirmation sound and the confirmation lighting may be performed at the same time. The confirmation lighting may be performed instead of the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit value, even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may be performed in addition to the confirmation sound only when the player attempts to set the volume further beyond the limit value of the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The tone color of the confirmation sound may change only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value, even though the sound volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may change to blinking only when the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit value, even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. It may be that the confirmation sound is not output when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the sound volume is currently the maximum or minimum.

When the operation interval between one operation and another operation is shorter than the time to output the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation, the volume is changed to that of the other operation and the other operation is performed. The confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume set by may be not output. Furthermore, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, the confirmation sound corresponding to one operation may be output, and then the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation may be output.

Not only for setting the volume but also for setting the amount of light, even though the present amount of light is the maximum or minimum as in the present embodiment and the modification, the player further exceeds the limit of the amount of light. Alternatively, special control (for example, control such that the confirmation lighting amount becomes maximum or minimum) may be performed.

The display indicating the second volume level and the second light intensity level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is first operated in the demonstration, first, a bar is displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 41, the volume, that is, the second volume step, The number of quadrangles may be increased or decreased (decreased by one in FIG. 41) in accordance with (lowering operation).

For example, as shown in FIG. 42, the second volume level is displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level, and when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, the volume adjustment button is operated. 42 (in FIG. 42, an operation of lowering the volume, that is, an operation of lowering the second volume step), the bar in which the number of squares is increased or decreased may be displayed first. In this case, the virtual bar before increasing or decreasing may be the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level according to the first volume level after the first operation is performed and before the second operation is performed, and the initial display is not actually displayed. May be

For example, the second volume level is not limited to one level that changes each time the first volume level changes by one level, and may change by one level when the first volume level changes by a plurality of levels. Good. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one.

In the present embodiment, since "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, it is possible to limit the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side, but on the player side. It may be one that limits only the volume setting, or one that limits only the light amount setting on the player side.

Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect each time the volume or the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume level and the first light intensity level are not limited to those reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but are not reflected when the setting screen starts to be displayed, and are changed when the player makes a change operation. The setting of the first volume level and the first light level level may be performed. Alternatively, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set), and the first volume level or the first volume level is set when the player makes a change operation. The volume may be changed or the amount of light may be changed based on one light amount stage.

In the volume changing operation process of FIG. 30, the volume changing operation is disabled while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting. Not exclusively. For example, when a confirmation sound is output, the volume change operation is enabled, and when a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound ends. May be. As a result, when the player continuously performs a change operation for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no risk that the player will misrecognize the confirmation sound, and the currently set volume is It is possible to easily understand which volume the volume is. Furthermore, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[About the setting screen]
In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened while the front door 1b is closed and the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened when the front door 1b is closed and the setting screen is displayed, the display of the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the front door 1b is opened again and the setting screen before opening is displayed. May be displayed again. Even in this case, even if the front door 1b is once opened during the setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, and the player's convenience is improved and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

A period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be set. For example, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed after the setting screen was displayed. Furthermore, only when the front door 1b is open, the period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be set. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even if 10 minutes have passed while the front door 1b was closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed if 10 minutes have passed while the front door 1b was opened.

After the period in which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen is not displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as the demo screen.

The display of the setting screen may be ended based on the ending operation of the player, or may be ended after a lapse of time. Further, the display of the setting screen may be terminated by the player's termination operation or the passage of time.

[Regarding the allowable timing for the injection and settlement after winning the replay]
Even if the timing when the credit (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is the time when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started, the timing when the payment is allowed after the replay winning is about the timing when the automatic BET by the replay winning is allowed. It may be completed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22(c) and 22(d), the timing at which insertion (credit)/settlement is allowed after the replay winning is at the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is established after the start or the completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after the predetermined time elapses after the completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, for example, the BET command (with the BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. 19 is output to the sub control unit 91, and When the average time required to complete the output of the third BET sound based on the command is time A, the condition is satisfied when the time A has elapsed after the predetermined condition was determined to be Y in S17. Alternatively, when the average time required until the BET command (without BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 19 is output to the sub control unit 91 and received is time B, the predetermined condition is satisfied. May be satisfied when the time B has elapsed after the determination of S17 is Y. After the determination in S17 is Y, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process may shift to S20.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the first replay, the second replay, and the third replay are provided as the types of re-game combinations has been described, but the type of re-game combination is not limited to this. As for, any one of the re-play combinations may be provided.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the insertion after the replay winning is allowed is described regardless of the type of the replay winning combination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion after the replay winning is possible depending on the type of the replay winning combination. It may be configured to be allowed. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, whereas the insertion may be permitted only after the second or third replay winning. That is, the insertion may be permitted only when it is difficult to notice that the re-play display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without causing the player to bother.

In the present embodiment, an example in which settlement after replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of replay winning combination has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and settlement after replay winning is possible depending on the type of replay winning. It may be configured to be allowed. For example, the settlement may not be allowed after the first replay winning, whereas the settlement may be allowed only after the second or third replay winning. That is, the settlement may be allowed only when it is hard to notice that the replay display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without causing the player to bother.

[Freeze after winning the replay]
A control (so-called freeze) may be performed to delay the progress of the game after the replay winning, until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. For example, if NO is determined in S18 of FIG. 19 and credit is possible, the process may not be moved to S20 until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. The predetermined cancellation condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

A flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow path of the medals thrown in from the medal shooting unit 4, and freeze release for detecting medals on the medal shooting unit 4 side (upstream side) from the flow path switching solenoid 30 is performed. It is also possible to provide the use sensor A and establish a predetermined release condition when the freeze release sensor A detects a medal during freeze. Since the flow path switching solenoid is turned off as shown in S48 of FIG. 20 when the game is started, the state is maintained at the end of the game including the replay prize until the process of S20 after the end of the game is performed. Even if a medal is inserted, the medal is ejected from the medal payout opening 9.

However, when a medal is thrown in during the freeze generated after the replay winning, the freeze is canceled by detecting the medal by the freeze canceling sensor A, the process of S20 is performed, and the flow path is determined by S22. The switching solenoid is turned ON, the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 arranged on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid, and the credit is added in S40 without being ejected from the medal payout opening 9. As a result, even after the replay winning (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game cannot be started without inserting a medal as in the case of winning the small win or losing. be able to. In the case of such a configuration, the second and third replay prizes are generated when the bell alignment and the BAR alignment are stopped on the ineffective line. Therefore, the player is notified that the replay prize is also awarded from the symbol combination at the end of the game. It can be distracting, and can give the player the impression that the number of bets needs to be set in order to start the next game. Although the freeze is released by the inserted medal, the medal that triggers the release of the freeze is added to the medal without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9. Therefore, it is convenient without making the player feel bothered. It is possible to improve the sex.

As described in the [Allowed timing of insertion/settlement after replay winning] column, automatic BET by replay winning is started (or started at the timing at which throwing (credit)/settlement is allowed after winning replay) ), the control of delaying the progress of the game until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied (so-called freeze) may be performed as in the above example. In the first example, for example, at the timing when the bet number setting starts (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), in the second example, for example, when the interrupt processing interrupt is permitted. Then, the freeze may be generated in each case, and thereby the same effect as the above-described example can be obtained.

In addition, when the freeze is generated after the replay winning, the process of lighting the 1BETLED 14, the 2BETLED 15, the 3BETLED 16 by the replay winning in order after the freeze is released, the replaying LED 20, and the start valid LED 18 (while waiting) Performs the process of turning on the LED 19) during the wait. In the above example, an example in which the freeze release condition is satisfied when the freeze release sensor A detects a medal is described. However, the freeze release condition is not limited to this, and in addition to this, the 1-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch are also provided. It may be configured such that it is also established by the operation to 6.

[About payment processing]
In the present embodiment, with respect to the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated while the bet number is set by inserting a medal or operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. An example in which it is determined NO in S56, the bet amount settlement process is performed in S57, and thereafter, when the settlement switch 10 is operated again, Y is determined in S56 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the first settlement operation. The example in which the bet number is settled in and the credit settlement is performed in the next settlement operation has been described. However, the settlement process is not limited to such a pattern, and may be performed in the following pattern.

Pattern a: Credit settlement may be performed in the first settlement operation, and bet number settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S59, credit settlement is performed, and the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined, the process may proceed to S57 and the bet number may be settled.

Pattern b: The number of bets may be settled by adding credits to the number of bets in the first settlement operation, and the credit settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, when the set bet number is 3 and the credit is 40, the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits to the bet number in the first settlement operation and setting the credit to 43, and the next settlement operation. The credit settlement may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, the value of the credit counter may exceed 50 due to the bet number adjustment performed by the first adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the amount of medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of settlement of the bet number.

Pattern c: The number of bets may be first settled by one settling operation, and then the credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when NO is determined in S56, bet amount adjustment may be performed, and subsequently credit adjustment may be performed, and when Y is determined in S56, credit adjustment may be performed.

Pattern d: With one settlement operation, credit settlement may be performed first, and then bet number settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the credit amount is settled, and then the bet number is settled. When it is determined that the number is 0, the bet amount may be settled.

Pattern e: The bet number may be settled by first adding credits for the number of bets in one settlement operation, and then the credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when the set bet number is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, and the bet number is settled by adding 3 credits to the bet number and setting the credit to 43. Alternatively, the credit may be settled by paying out 43 medals. In this case, it may be possible that the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the bet number adjustment by the adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the amount of medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of settlement of the bet number.

[BET sound]
In this embodiment, the BET sound is output when the automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and the BET sound is not output when the automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. However, regardless of the type of replay in which the prize is won, the BET sound may not be output when the automatic BET is placed, and conversely, the BET sound may be output when the automatic BET is placed.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the presence/absence of a BET sound is determined by the type of BET command has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining the type of the re-gaming combination that has been won by the prize determination command, The presence/absence of a BET sound may be determined.

In the present embodiment, an example of performing a process of sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED 15, and 3BETLED 16 according to the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added, regardless of the type of the re-game combination won However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of lighting the 1BETLED 14, the 2BETLED 15, and the 3BETLED 16 in order is performed only after the automatic bet is made after the first replay winning, and the automatic bet is made after the second or third replay winning. The processing may not be performed after the processing.

In the present embodiment, an example in which a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 and a BET sound is output when a medal is inserted after the second or third replay winning is described, The present invention is not limited to this, and the BET sound may be output regardless of the type of winning replay. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not it is a replay prize.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the BET sound is output up to the specified number when the credit is added after the replay winning. However, it is not limited to the case where the credit is added, and for example, the one-sheet BET switch 5 or Even when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the BET sound may be output up to a specified number of times according to the operation.

[About door sensor]
In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b abuts the bottom surface of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 when the front door 1b is closed, so that the detection piece 60b is as deep as the depth of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61. However, for example, when the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b comes into contact with the flat surface portion on the housing 1a side, so that the depth of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 is increased. The detection piece 60b may be moved by that amount. By doing so, it becomes difficult to estimate the moving distance at which the detection piece 60b becomes the detection position. Therefore, the closed state is detected by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state. This makes it more difficult to prevent fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state.

In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 is arranged on the front door 1b, and the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is configured to come into contact with the detection piece receiving member 61 arranged on the housing 1a. The detection piece receiving member 61 may be arranged at a position corresponding to the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 in the front door 1b while the 60 is arranged in the housing 1a. By doing so, as in the case where the door sensor 60 is arranged on the front door 1b and the detection piece receiving member 61 is arranged on the housing 1a, the fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state is prevented. It can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b is configured to move linearly from the advanced position to the retracted position. For example, as shown in FIG. An engaging piece 60b′ that can be swung from an angle to a second angle is provided. As shown in FIG. 43(b), when the front door 1b is closed, the engaging piece 60b′ has a first angle and a second angle. Whether the angle of the locking piece 60b′ is the specific angle in the configuration in which the locking piece 61′ for maintaining the closed state is locked so as to be the specific angle between the two angles. A detector 60a′ for detecting whether or not the locking piece 60b′ is provided is determined when the angle of the locking piece 60b′ is a specific angle, and the locking piece 60b′ is determined as shown in FIGS. 43(a) and 43(c). The open state may be determined when the angle is the first angle or the second angle. Even with such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 43(c), it is possible to prevent fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state by pressing the locking piece 60b'.

In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is branched and input to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 respectively, but the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input only to the game control board 40 and the game is played. The main control unit 41 of the control board 40 may be configured to determine the open/closed state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60, or the detection signal of the door sensor 60 may be input only to the effect control board 90 and the effect control board. The door monitoring circuit 99a of 90 or the sub control unit 91 may be configured to determine the open/closed state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. Further, in the configuration of inputting only to the game control board 40, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the detection state of the door sensor 60 to the sub control unit 91, and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 Both sides may be configured to be able to determine the open/closed state of the front door 1b.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 moves by contacting the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed to the housing 1a, but the detection piece receiving member is fixed. It may be a movable member without moving. For example, the detection piece receiving member can be moved in the same direction as the advancing/retreating direction of the detection piece, and the biasing member biases the detection piece receiving member to the door sensor 60 side. By configuring the receiving member to move by a predetermined distance, when the detection piece and the detection piece receiving member come into contact with each other, the detection piece applies the urging force for urging the detection piece and the detection piece receiving member. It will move to a position where it balances with the urging force. At this time, by setting the position where the detection piece moves to the detection position, it is difficult to estimate the detection position from the visually recognizable length such as the depth w of the concave portion of the detection piece receiving member. Since it becomes difficult to grasp the detection position from the above, it is difficult to detect the closed state by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, and the front door 1b is erroneously determined to be the closed state. It is possible to more effectively prevent the fraud caused by this.

Although the tip of the detection piece 60b is formed flat in the present embodiment, the tip of the detection piece 60b may be formed in an acute angle. By doing so, even if the detection piece 60b can be fixed to the detection position with the adhesive tape or the like, the adhesive tape is easily damaged by the tip of the detection piece 60b, and the detection piece 60b can be maintained at the detection position. It will be difficult.

In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 is applied as the detection means for detecting whether the front door 1b is in the open state or the closed state. However, the door sensor 60 includes the first member and the second member, and at least a part of the second member. In a specific state in which is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member, a detection unit having the same configuration as the door sensor 60 is used as a detection unit for detecting whether the specific state or the non-specific state. You may apply. Even in such a configuration, even when the detection piece is pushed in, or even when the detection piece is pushed in with the tape, it becomes difficult to set the detection piece to the detection position where the specific state is determined, and the detection piece is in the non-specific state. Nevertheless, it is difficult to make an erroneous determination as the specific state, and thus it is possible to prevent fraud caused by being erroneously determined as the specific state.

Here, the specific state is a structure in which one end of the second member (front door 1b) is attached to the first member (housing 1a) as in the present embodiment, and other than the second member (front door 1b). In a structure in which the second member is slidably movable with respect to the first member as well as the state in which the end is in contact with or close to the first member (housing 1a) (closed state), the second member is the first member. In a structure in which the second member is detachable from the first member in a state where a part of the second member is brought into contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member by sliding the second member with respect to the first member, A state in which the first member is attached in a state of being in contact with or close to the first member is applicable.

For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the board case attachment portion 800 on the main body side of the slot machine 1 is applied as the first member, and the board case 900 attached to the board case attachment portion 800 is applied as the second member. Good.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 44, the detection piece of the detection means 803 similar to the door sensor 60 is arranged in the board case mounting portion 800 so as to face the board case 900. Further, a detection piece receiving groove 901 for receiving the detection piece is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate case 900. The depth of the detection piece receiving groove 901 is formed to have the same length as the distance from the advance position of the detection piece of the detection means 803 to the detection position. Then, with the left end of the detection piece receiving groove 901 in the drawing abutting on the detection piece of the detecting means 803, the bottom surface of the board case 900 is abutted on the board case mounting portion 800, and the board case 900 is mounted. It slides to the left in the drawing along the portion 800 and moves to a predetermined mounting position. As a result, the detection piece of the detection means 803 is moved in the retracting direction by the depth of the detection piece receiving groove 901 by the detection piece receiving groove 901, and the board case 900 is attached to the board case attaching portion 800. Can be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, by forming a protrusion 802 on the surface of the substrate case mounting portion 800 so as to correspond to the detection piece receiving groove 901 of the substrate case 900, the substrate case 900 is secured to the substrate case mounting portion. When it is attached to the 800, the detection piece receiving groove 901 is closed so that the detection means 803 cannot be accessed from the outside.

In addition to the front door 1b and the substrate case 900, one end is pivotally supported by the slot machine main body (front door, housing, etc.) and the other end is engaged as a second member in a specific state with respect to the first member. Reel unit, cover member, board case, board, etc. that are attached to the slot machine body by stopping them, reel unit removable from the slot machine body, medal selector, cover member, board case, board , Switches, etc. may be applied.

[Other modifications]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, one game ends when all reels stop, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. I explained the slot machines that generate prizes. That is, each reel is provided with a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, the reels are variably displayed, and then the variability display of the reels is stopped to derive a display result. The slot machines that can generate winnings depending on the combination have been described. That is, the display result is derived by providing a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and variably displaying the variable display unit and then stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. Then, the slot machine in which the winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display portions has been described. However, the display result is derived by providing a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, variably displaying the variable display unit, and then terminating the variable display of the variable display unit. The slot machine is not limited to one having three reels as long as it is a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result, and a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three reels. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine that sets the bet number by using the medal and the credit is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set by using the game ball as the gaming value. It may be a slot machine to be set or a full credit type slot machine in which the bet number is set by using only credits as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are set. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls can be used together. May be That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls depending on winning. It may be a slot machine that can pay out any of the above.

As the present embodiment, the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the casing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, of the values within the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, it may be possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power supply ON”+“setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes when the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting change status is entered, the setting change status is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until the end condition for ending the setting change status (the setting key switch is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, regarding the setting confirmation state, the state may be changed to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. Also, once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Determination and control regarding AT]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit executes determination and control regarding the AT as an advantageous period for the player. More specifically, the sub-control unit determines, based on a command from the main control unit, whether to control the AT or not, and an AT lottery degree (for example, the number of games that the AT can control). An example has been described in which the advantage lottery for deciding and the AT control for controlling the AT based on the results of the AT lottery and the advantage lottery are executed.

However, the determination and control regarding the AT as an advantageous period may be executed only by the main control unit. As an example of execution by only the main control unit, for example, an AT lottery and an advantage lottery are performed by the main control unit, an AT flag for controlling the AT is set based on the result, and an internal lottery during AT flag setting is performed. When executing the navigation effect in accordance with the result, the navigation command for executing the navigation effect capable of specifying the operation procedure according to the result of the internal lottery may be transmitted to the sub-control unit. Thereby, the sub-control unit may execute the navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure based on the navigation command. The main control unit is not limited to transmitting the navigation command, but transmits the internal result command and the AT-in-command capable of specifying that the AT is in progress to the sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit receives the command. In the game in which it is determined that the AT is in progress from the AT command, when the internal result command for executing the navigation effect is received, the navigation effect capable of specifying the corresponding operation procedure may be executed.

In addition, when the determination and control regarding the AT as an advantageous period are executed only by the main control unit, an informing unit capable of informing that the AT is in progress (for example, a production effect LED corresponding to each reel, etc.) The light emitting means) may be controlled by the main controller itself. Further, the main control unit itself determines whether or not it is an AT directly managed by the main control unit (determines whether or not the AT flag is set), and according to the determination result, the main control unit determines An AT-in-progress signal indicating that it is in the middle may be externally output.

[Other configurations]
The slot machine according to the above-described embodiment may have the following configuration.

(1) An opening/closing member capable of opening and closing the front side (for example, front door 1b, front frames 100b and 2101, lower door frame 2103, glass door frame 2102),
An opening detection unit (for example, a door sensor 60) that detects opening of the opening/closing member,
An abnormality detecting means (for example, a main control section 41) for detecting an abnormality (for example, a door opening error),
A specific operation receiving means (for example, S104 in FIG. 23) capable of receiving a specific operation for invalidating the abnormality detection by the abnormality detecting means (for example, S100 in FIG. 23),
The specific operation receiving means can accept the specific operation when the opening detecting means detects the opening of the opening/closing member (for example, the determination of Y in S101 of FIG. 23), while the opening detecting means. Therefore, when the opening of the opening/closing member is not detected, the specific operation cannot be accepted (for example, determination of N in S101 of FIG. 23).

With such a configuration, a specific operation for invalidating the abnormality detection cannot be accepted unless opening of the opening/closing member is detected, and thus it is possible to prevent the abnormality detection from being invalidated illegally.

The phrase "the specific operation cannot be accepted when the opening of the opening/closing member is not detected by the opening detection unit" means that the operation unit (for example, the reset switch 23) cannot operate and cannot be operated. In this case, the operating means is operable and operable, but when a signal based on the operation is not input to the control section (for example, the main control section 41, the sub-control section 91), and the operating means is operable and operable. In addition, a case where a signal based on the operation is input to the control unit but the control unit cannot process based on the signal is included.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
An operation that can accept a predetermined operation (for example, S190 in FIG. 24, S110 in FIG. 25, S130, S134 in FIG. 26) for generating a predetermined event (for example, setting confirmation, setting change, effect setting, power saving mode setting). Accepting means (for example, S193 of FIG. 24, S113 of FIG. 25, S133 of FIG. 26, S137),
Setting means (for example, the processing of S158 of FIG. 29, processing of S177 of FIG. 30) capable of performing settings related to the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) based on the operation received by the operation receiving means,
When the opening/closing detection unit detects the opening/closing of the opening/closing member, a prohibiting unit for prohibiting the setting by the setting unit (for example, when Y is determined in S151 of FIG. 29, the player side effect setting process is terminated). Part) and.

With such a configuration, even if the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the opening/closing member is opened, so that the setting relating to the game is performed with the content not intended by the player. It is possible to prevent it.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
A display unit (for example, the process of S153 of FIG. 29) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 27) for performing the settings relating to the game is further provided.
The display means displays before the opening after the opening and closing member is opened and closed again in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the closing of the opening and closing member is detected by the opening and closing detection means. The setting screen that has been displayed is displayed (for example, a portion that continues to display the setting screen even if the front door 1b is once opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed).

With such a configuration, even when the opening/closing member is opened and then closed again while the setting screen is displayed when the opening/closing member is closed, the setting screen before opening is displayed. Even if the opening/closing member is once opened, the settings relating to the game can be made from the continuation before the opening. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

"Display the setting screen that was displayed before the opening" means that the setting screen that was displayed when the opening/closing member was closed continues to be displayed even while the opening/closing member is open, and the opening/closing member is closed again. Including the case where the setting screen is displayed subsequently. Also, "display the setting screen that was displayed before the opening" means that the setting screen that was displayed when the opening/closing member was closed is not displayed during opening, and the opening/closing member is closed again. Including the case where the setting screen before opening is redisplayed after the release.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3) above,
The setting means is capable of setting an effect mode during a game (for example, setting a volume and a light amount) as a setting relating to the game,
Display means (for example, the processing of S153 of FIG. 29) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 27) for performing the setting of the effect mode,
The display means displays, as the setting screen, a screen on which the effect mode during game play can be set (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the volume of the voice of the teammate character is changed). Up and down, the amount of light up and down the screen of the battle production).

According to such a configuration, since it is possible to set the effect mode by using the effect during the game as an example, the player can easily perform the setting.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
Game shop operation (for example, channels of shop side setting switches 80, 180) performed when the permit condition for the game shop is satisfied (for example, when the shop side setting switches 80, 180 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first volume level, a first light intensity level) for setting any one of a plurality of stages related to the effect mode during the game as a first level (for example, a first volume level, a first light intensity level). Processing of S133 in FIG. 26),
Based on a player operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch) performed when the permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed), A player setting means (for example, the process of S158 of FIG. 29, S177 of FIG. 30) that sets any one of the plurality of stages relating to the effect mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage, the second light amount stage). Processing),
Performance executing means (for example, speakers 53, 54, liquid crystal, etc.) for performing a performance in a performance mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display contents displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the setting screen shown in FIG. Change display control) and
The display control means displays a stage display showing the second stage in the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 by the sub-control unit 91). Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when the stage display is displayed differs depending on the first stage set by the game shop setting means (for example, refer to FIG. 28). (For example, display control for displaying the initial display of the volume and the light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 according to the first volume level and the first light level).

With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the presentation mode.
(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
The setting means is capable of setting an effect mode during a game (for example, setting a volume and a light amount) as a setting relating to the game,
The effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode stepwise based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting means (for example, in the processing of S158 of FIG. 29 and S177 of FIG. 30, highlighted according to the operation content. The part that changes to the volume and light level corresponding to the volume level and light level),
When an operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means for executing an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode set by the setting means after the operation (for example, the confirmation sound in S178 of FIG. 30). And a portion for outputting
The setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, can set the volume within the range of each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 27),
When the effect mode set by the setting unit is within the limit of a predetermined range, the confirmation effect executing unit receives an operation by the operation accepting unit so as to change the effect mode to outside the predetermined range. At this time, an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode of the limit of the predetermined range is executed (for example, in S173 of FIG. 30, a confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of volume levels operable by the player is output. Part, or a part for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of volume levels that the player can operate in S176).

According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means for setting the effect mode beyond the predetermined range, the confirmation effect corresponding to the effect mode immediately before the operation exceeds the predetermined range is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the player is trying to set beyond the predetermined range.

(7) In the slot machine of (1) above,
First operation receiving means (for example, setting key switch 37) and second operation receiving means (for example, store side setting switch 80) for receiving an operation from the outside,
Based on the operation accepted by the first operation accepting means, a first setting means (for example, payout rate setting), which is a setting of the degree of advantage regarding the game, can be performed (for example, in S120 of FIG. 25). Processing),
Based on the operation received by the second operation receiving means, a second setting (for example, volume and light amount reference setting, power saving mode setting) that is different from the first setting and is related to a game can be performed. 2 setting means (for example, the process of S133 of FIG. 26, the process of S139),
When the opening/closing detection means detects the closing of the opening/closing member, a prohibiting means for prohibiting the setting by the first setting means and the second setting means (for example, a store when N is determined in S111 of FIG. 25). 26. The part for ending the side payout rate setting process, and the part for ending the shop side effect setting process when it is determined as N in S131 of FIG. 26 and N in S135).

According to such a configuration, even if the operation is accepted by the first operation accepting means, setting of the advantage regarding the game is prohibited when the opening/closing member is closed, and further the operation is accepted by the second operation accepting means. Even if the setting is made, since the setting related to the game is prohibited when the opening/closing member is closed, it is possible to prevent the setting related to the game from being illegally performed.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The second setting means can perform, as the second setting, a setting (for example, a reference setting of a sound volume and a light amount) that serves as a reference of an effect mode during a game (processing of S133 of FIG. 26).

According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to prevent the setting as the reference of the presentation mode during the game performed by the clerk from being illegally performed.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
Game shop operation (for example, channels of shop side setting switches 80, 180) performed when the permit condition for the game shop is satisfied (for example, when the shop side setting switches 80, 180 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first volume level, a first light intensity level) for setting any one of a plurality of stages related to the effect mode during the game as a first level (for example, a first volume level, a first light intensity level). Processing of S133 in FIG. 26),
Based on a player operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch) performed when the permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed), A player setting means (for example, the process of S158 of FIG. 29, S177 of FIG. 30) that sets any one of the plurality of stages relating to the effect mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage, the second light amount stage). Processing),
Performance executing means (for example, speakers 53, 54, liquid crystal, etc.) for performing a performance in a performance mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display contents displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the setting screen shown in FIG. Change display control) and
The display control means displays a stage display showing the second stage in the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 by the sub-control unit 91). Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when the stage display is displayed differs depending on the first stage set by the game shop setting means (for example, refer to FIG. 28). (For example, display control for displaying the initial display of the volume and the light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 according to the first volume level and the first light level).

With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the presentation mode.
(10) In the slot machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above,
Player operation receiving means (for example, player side setting switches 70, 170) for receiving an operation from the outside,
A player setting means (for example, the processing of S158 of FIG. 29, which is capable of setting the effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) based on the operation received by the player operation receiving means) Processing of S177 of 30),
The effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode stepwise based on the operation accepted by the player operation accepting means (for example, in the processing of S158 of FIG. 29 and S177 of FIG. 30, highlighted according to the operation content. Part that changes to the volume and light intensity corresponding to the specified volume level and light intensity level),
When an operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means (for example, in FIG. 30) that executes an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode set by the player setting means after the operation. And a portion for outputting a confirmation sound in S178),
The player setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, can set the volume within each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 27),
When the effect mode set by the player setting means is within the limit of a predetermined range, the confirmation effect executing means operates by the player operation accepting means so as to change the effect mode to outside the predetermined range. Is accepted, a confirmation effect corresponding to the effect mode of the limit of the predetermined range is executed (for example, in S173 of FIG. 30, a confirmation corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of volume levels that can be operated by the player). A part that outputs a sound, or a part that outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within a range of volume levels that the player can operate in S176).

According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means for setting the effect mode beyond the predetermined range, the effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the player is trying to set the value beyond the predetermined range.

(11) In the slot machine according to any one of (7) to (10) above,
A game medium detecting unit (for example, a inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, a medal);
A game value memory that stores a game value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets according to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c),
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter),
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection unit (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 20), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the game stored in the game value storage unit. A game medium detection time updating means (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 of FIG. 20) for updating any of the utility values,
By deriving the replay display result (for example, the first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 19), the next game can be started without using the game value. Further comprising a re-game derivation time updating means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 of FIG. 19),
The game medium detection time updating means,
The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number when the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game ends without deriving the re-play display result. When it is less than (for example, 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Update means at the time of detecting the first game medium (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 of FIG. 20),
After the replay display result is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the regame derivation time updating means, and the game medium is detected after the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, the second game medium detection updating means (for example, S40 in FIG. 20. S10 to S12 in FIG. 19) that updates the game value stored in the game value storage means. In addition to the processing of step S13, after the bet number setting is completed by the processing of steps S13 to S17 and after it is determined in step S18 that credit is possible, the processing is executed after step S20 (see FIG. 22(c)). Including and

According to such a configuration, even after the re-play display result is derived, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated and the next game can be started. By being a medium, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated after the re-game display result is derived, before the bet number is set. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player without making the player feel uncomfortable after deriving the re-play display result.

The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be one number, or may be a number determined according to the controlled gaming state. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

After the replay display result has been derived, the gaming value can be updated, and the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the replay derivation update means, so that the next game can be started. As long as it is a game medium detected after, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation time updating means and the next game can be started. It may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, end of a predetermined process, etc.) has been established (see the column of “Allowable timing of insertion/settlement after replay prize” in the modified example).

(12) In the slot machine according to any one of (7) to (11) above,
A game medium detecting unit (for example, a inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, a medal);
A gaming value memory that stores a gaming value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets according to a betting operation (for example, an operation on the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c),
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter),
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection unit (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 20), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the game stored in the game value storage unit. A game medium detection time updating means (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 of FIG. 20) for updating any of the utility values,
By deriving the replay display result (for example, the first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 19), the next game can be started without using the game value. Further comprising a re-game derivation time updating means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 of FIG. 19),
The game medium detection time updating means,
The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number when the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game ends without deriving the re-play display result. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Update means at the time of detecting the first game medium (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 of FIG. 20),
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means after the re-game derivation time updating means starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means. Thus, the second game medium detection time updating means (for example, refer to FIG. 22(d)) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means.

According to such a configuration, even after the replay display result is derived, the inserted game medium is the game medium detected after the start of the update of the bet number, so that the game medium is The value for gaming can be updated according to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated after the re-game display result is derived, before the bet number is set. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player without making the player feel uncomfortable after deriving the re-play display result.

The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be one number, or may be a number determined according to the controlled gaming state. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

The game medium in which the game value can be updated after the re-play display result is derived is detected after the update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is started by the re-game derivation updating means. The game medium may be any of the above, and for example, a predetermined condition (a predetermined period has elapsed, a predetermined process is completed, etc.) is established after the update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is started by the replay derivation time update means. It may be a game medium detected after that (see the column of “Allowable timing of insertion/settlement after replay winning” in the modified example).

(13) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (12) above,
Invalidating means (for example, door opening error canceling processing of FIG. 23) for invalidating the opening detection by the opening detecting means (for example, canceling the door opening error state) when the opening/closing member is opened;
An operation that can accept a predetermined operation (for example, S190 in FIG. 24, S110 in FIG. 25, S130, S134 in FIG. 26) for generating a predetermined event (for example, setting confirmation, setting change, effect setting, power saving mode setting). A reception unit (for example, S193 of FIG. 24, S113 of FIG. 25, S133 of FIG. 26, S137),
The operation receiving unit can receive the predetermined operation when the opening detection is invalidated by the invalidation unit (for example, Y determination in S192 of FIG. 24, Y determination in S112 of FIG. 25, and FIG. 26). On the other hand, if the opening detection is not invalidated by the invalidation unit, the predetermined operation cannot be accepted (for example, the determination of N in S192 of FIG. 24). , N determination in S112 of FIG. 25, N determination in S132 of FIG. 26, and N determination in S136).

With such a configuration, even if a state in which opening/closing of the opening/closing member is detected is illegally created, a predetermined operation for causing a predetermined event cannot be accepted unless the detection of opening is invalidated. It is possible to prevent a predetermined event from occurring in the.

"When the opening detection is not invalidated by the invalidating unit, the predetermined operation cannot be accepted" means that the operating unit (for example, the setting key switch 37, the store side setting switch 80, the stop switch) cannot operate. When it becomes impossible to operate, the operating means can be operated and operated, but a signal based on the operation is not input to the control section (for example, the main control section 41, the sub control section 91), and the operating section. Includes a case where the control section is operable and operable and a signal based on the operation is input to the control section, but the control section cannot process based on the signal.

(14) In the slot machine of (13) above,
The opening detection means is configured such that the opening/closing member is still opened even if a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the opening detection is invalidated by the invalidating means (after the door opening error state is released). When it is present (for example, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state), the opening of the opening/closing member is detected again (for example, the opening detection of the front door 1b is enabled).

According to such a configuration, even if the opening detection of the opening/closing member is illegally created and the opening detection is invalidated, if the predetermined operation is not accepted before the predetermined period of time elapses, the opening is detected again. The opening of the opening/closing member is detected. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent illegal occurrence of a predetermined event.

(15) In the slot machine of (13) or (14) above,
During the period in which the opening detection means detects the opening of the opening/closing member (for example, the period from timing t1 to t2 in FIG. 7), predetermined information (for example, the fact that the front door 1b is opened) is notified. A detection time notification means (for example, effect effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) is further provided.

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the clerk or the like that the opening of the opening/closing member has been detected by notifying the predetermined information.

(16) In the slot machine according to any one of (13) to (15) above,
During the period in which the opening detection means detects the opening of the opening/closing member (for example, the period from timing t1 to t2 in FIG. 7), predetermined information (for example, the fact that the front door 1b is opened) is notified. Detection time notification means (for example, effect effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54),
In the invalid period in which the predetermined information (for example, the front door 1b is opened) is notified during the period when the opening detection is invalidated by the invalidation unit (for example, the period from timing t2 to t3 in FIG. 7). Further, notification means (for example, effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54),
The notification mode of the detection time notification unit (for example, the notification mode before error cancellation) and the notification mode of the invalid time notification unit (for example, the notification mode after error cancellation) are different notification modes.

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the clerk of whether the opening of the opening/closing member is detected or whether the opening detection is disabled according to the notification mode.

(17) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (16) above,
A first member (for example, a casing 1a) that constitutes the slot machine;
A second member (for example, the front door 1b) constituting the slot machine,
A specific state maintaining means (for example, a locking piece, a locking portion) for maintaining a specific state (for example, a closed state) in which at least a part of the second member is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member,
A movable member (for example, the detection piece 60b) movable from the first position (for example, the advance position x) to the second position (for example, the retracted position z) by an external force,
Position detecting means (for example, a detector 60a) for detecting the position of the movable member,
A specific state determination unit (for example, a main control unit 41, a door monitoring circuit 99a) that determines whether the second member is in the specific state based on the detection result of the position detection unit,
The movable member is in the first position in a non-specific state (for example, an open state) in which the second member is not the specific state, and when the second member changes from the non-specific state to the specific state, Moving from a first position to a specific position between the first position and the second position (eg, detection position y),
The position detecting means detects whether or not the position of the movable member is the specific position,
The specific state determination unit determines that the second member is in the specific state when the position detection unit detects that the specific position is present, and detects that the second member is not the specific position by the position detection unit. When it is performed, it is determined that the second member is in the non-specific state.

According to this feature, at least a part of the second member is maintained in the specific state in which at least a part of the second member is in contact with or close to the predetermined position of the first member by the specific state maintaining means, and the external force causes the second position to move from the first position to the second position. In the configuration for determining whether or not the second member is in the specific state by the position detecting unit that detects the position of the movable member that is movable to, the movable member is in the first position in the non-specific state, and is identified from the non-specific state. When the movable member moves from the first position to the specific position between the first position and the second position in the case of being in the state, and the position detecting unit detects that the movable member is the specific position. It is determined to be in the specific state, and when it is detected that the movable member is not in the specific position, it is determined to be in the non-specific state. As a result, even when the movable member is pushed in or the movable member is pushed by the tape, it is difficult to set the movable member to the specific position where the specific state is determined, and the second member is in the non-specific state. Nevertheless, since it is difficult to make an erroneous determination as the specific state, it is possible to prevent fraud caused by being erroneously determined as the specific state.

The specific state in which at least a part of the second member is in contact with or close to the predetermined position of the first member means, for example, in a structure in which one end of the second member is attached to the first member. In a structure in which the other end of the second member is in contact with or close to the first member, the second member is slidable relative to the first member, and the second member is slidably moved relative to the first member. In a structure in which a part of the member is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member, and the second member is removable from the first member, the second member is in contact with or close to the first member. It corresponds to the state where it is attached in the installed state.

(18) In the slot machine of (17) above,
The movable member is provided on the second member.

According to this feature, since the movable member is provided on the side of the second member that can be moved with respect to the first member, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the movable member is tampered with. ..

(19) In the slot machine of (17) or (18) above,
The movable member moves to the specific position by contacting a fixed portion (for example, the detection piece receiving member 61) fixed at a position facing the movable member in the specific state.

According to this feature, since the fixed portion is provided at the position facing the movable member in the specific state, when the non-specific state changes to the specific state, the movable member abuts the fixed portion fixed at the facing position. As a result, the movable part can be reliably moved to the specific position when the non-specific state is changed to the specific position, and the movable part is stopped at the specific position in a stable state in the specific state. be able to.

(20) In the slot machine according to any one of (17) to (19) above,
The first member is a frame member having an open front surface (for example, the housing 1a),
The second member is a front door (for example, front door 1b) that closes the opening of the frame member.

According to this feature, even if the front door is open, it is prevented from being erroneously determined to be in the closed state, and the possibility that the front door is opened and fraudulent can not be specified. it can.

(21) In the slot machine according to any one of (17) to (20) above,
A standby power supply (for example, a backup power supply) is provided for enabling the specific state determination means to determine whether or not the second member is in the specific state even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

According to this feature, even during the period when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, it is possible to determine whether or not it is in the specific state, regardless of whether or not the power is supplied to the slot machine, the specific state is achieved. That is, it is possible to identify the possibility that some kind of fraud has been made.

(22) In the slot machine according to any one of (17) to (21) above,
A history information storage unit (for example, a door opening history storage circuit 99b) that stores history information (for example, history data) that the second member is determined to be in the non-specific state by the specific state determination unit is provided.

According to this feature, since the history information is stored by the history information storage means, it is possible to specify that the specific state has been entered in the past based on the history information, that is, the possibility that some fraud has been made. ..

(23) In the above slot machine,
The winning is a predetermined prize (eg, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation corresponding identification information for generating the winning. Upper stage bells 1-8, right downward watermelon, upper stage watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower stage replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.),
The effect control means, as the specific effect control, after starting the suggestive effect suggesting the predetermined identification information when the occurrence of the predetermined winning is allowed, until the display result is derived of the suggestive effect Performance control that does not change the mode is performed (for example, notification performance of pattern A, see FIG. 32 ).

According to this feature, the mode of the suggestive effect when the display result is derived has not changed since the start of the suggestive effect, and makes the player think that the suggestive effect suggests the result of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience from causing the game result to be erroneously recognized.

The effect control means may further perform effect control that does not change the mode of the suggested effect even after the display result is derived, as the specific effect control, and the predetermined identification information is at the winning determination position. Different control may be performed when the display result is derived and when the display result is derived in which the predetermined identification information is not at the winning determination position (see FIG. 32).

(24) In the slot machine of (23) above,
The winning is a predetermined prize (eg, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation corresponding identification information for generating the winning. Upper stage bells 1-8, right downward watermelon, upper stage watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower stage replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.),
The effect control means, as the specific effect control, after starting the suggestive effect that suggests the predetermined identification information when the occurrence of the predetermined prize is allowed, before the display result is derived, the suggestive effect. Is performed (for example, notification production of patterns B to D, see FIG. 33).

According to this feature, even when the suggestive effect is started, the suggestive effect ends before the display result is derived, so that the suggestive effect makes the player think that the result of the game is suggested. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience from causing the game result to be erroneously recognized.

The timing for ending the suggestive effect by the specific effect control may be before the display result is derived, may be one predetermined timing, or may be determined by a lottery from a plurality of timings. It may be.

(25) In the slot machine according to (23) or (24) above,
The winning is a first winning (for example, a right-down watermelon, a middle watermelon) that occurs when the identification information of the winning determination position is the first display result that is the predetermined identification information, and the identification information of the winning determination position. Is not the predetermined identification information, but includes a second prize (for example, upper watermelon) that occurs when the identification information of the non-winning determination position is the second display result that is the predetermined identification information,
As the specific effect control, the effect control means does not execute a suggestive effect (notification effect of pattern Y) that suggests the predetermined identification information when the second prize is generated, and the first prize is generated. Occasionally, effect control to be executed is performed (see, for example, the distribution rate of pattern Y in FIG. 31B).

According to this feature, when the predetermined identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is not present in the winning determination position, the suggestion effect is not executed even if the winning occurs, so that there is an inconvenience of misidentifying the result of the game. It can be prevented.

(26) In the slot machine according to any one of (23) to (25) above,
The winning is a predetermined prize (eg, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation corresponding identification information for generating the winning. Upper stage bells 1-8, right downward watermelon, upper stage watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower stage replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.),
As the specific effect control, the effect control means causes the second suggestion effect that suggests the occurrence corresponding identification information together with the first suggestive effect that suggests the predetermined identification information when the predetermined winning occurs. (For example, notification effect of pattern Z, see FIG. 35).

According to this feature, since the second suggestive effect is executed together with the first suggestive effect, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in which the result of the game is erroneously recognized.

The effect control means causes the second suggestion effect suggesting the occurrence corresponding identification information together with the first suggestive effect suggesting the predetermined identification information to be executed even when the second winning of (25) occurs. I do.

The occurrence correspondence identification information is provided with a plurality of types of identification information whose outer shapes are similar to each other (identification information that can be recognized as identification information of the same system as a result of similar shapes, patterns, colors, etc.), The second suggestion effect may suggest a plurality of pieces of identification information, may suggest one piece of identification information among a plurality of pieces of identification information, and is similar to any of a plurality of pieces of identification information. It may indicate identification information.

The identification information having a similar outer shape has the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the design, the inner pattern of the design, the size of the design, etc.) and thus the player who is the consumer. The identification information that has a common aesthetic feeling (impression) through visual perception, and as a result, is identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize different identification information). For example, the identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs from the first identification information only in size, (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as the first identification information, and (w) ) Identification information in which a character is attached to one identification information, (d) identification information having a direction different from that of the identification information of one, and identification information reminiscent of the same idea information as one identification information, (e) one of identification information Identification information that has a missing part but has the same outer shape as a whole, (f) Identification information that has a part of raised identification information but has the same outer shape as a whole, (k) Identification Identification information in which a part of the information is different but the overall outer shape is the same, (h) identification information that reminds us of the same identification information as one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (h) However, it includes identification information that can be recognized as the same identification information as one piece of identification information.

(27) In the slot machine of (24) above,
The derivation control means may not be able to derive a predetermined winning display result in which the identification information of the winning determination position is the occurrence corresponding identification information even when the occurrence of the predetermined winning is allowed.
The effect control means performs effect control that ends the suggested effect that has been started until the display result is derived, regardless of whether or not the predetermined winning display result is derived (for example, see FIG. 33). ..

According to this feature, regardless of whether or not the predetermined winning display result is derived, it is possible to standardize the processing for ending the suggestive effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing.

(28) In the slot machine of (26) above,
The effect control means performs effect control so that the second suggestive effect is emphasized (for example, blinking display) over the first suggestive effect (see, for example, FIG. 35(b)).

According to this feature, the occurrence correspondence identification information at the winning determination position can be emphasized, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in which the result of the game is mistakenly recognized by the first suggestion effect.

(29) In the slot machine according to (26) or (28) above,
A display device (liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an effect including the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect,
The effect control means performs effect control so that the area for displaying the second suggestive effect is equal to or larger than the area for displaying the first suggestive effect (see, for example, FIG. 35(f)).

According to this feature, the occurrence correspondence identification information at the winning determination position can be displayed in a size larger than the predetermined identification information, so that it is possible to prevent an inconvenience that the result of the game is mistakenly recognized by the first suggestive effect.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1 BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 23, 123 reset switch, 32L, 32C , 32R reel motor, 37 setting key switch, 41 main control unit, 60 door sensor, 70 player side setting switch, 80 store side setting switch, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can
After the variable display is variably displayed, the variable display of the variable display is stopped to derive the display result, and the winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine,
Predetermination means for deciding display result combinations that allow derivation,
Derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result combination,
A prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize has been generated according to the derived display result combination,
Production means for performing production,
A privilege determining means for determining grant of a privilege,
The production executed by the production means includes a first production and a second production,
The plurality of lines crossing the plurality of variable display portions include a winning line for which the winning determination is performed and a non-winning line that is a line different from the winning line and that crosses the winning line. ,
The derivation control means is capable of deriving a specific display result combination when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result,
When the specific display result combination is derived, the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information are arranged on the winning line, and only the predetermined identification information is arranged side by side on the non-winning line,
The privilege determination means can determine grant of the privilege when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result,
The slot machine is
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the award of the privilege has been determined, both the first effect and the second effect can be executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the grant of the privilege is not determined, the first effect can be executed, while the second effect cannot be executed,
The first effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the specific identification information,
When the production means is executing the first production and the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped and no winning is made, the second production is executed and the variation display of the variable display portion is executed. A slot machine that finishes the effect being executed at the same timing in both cases, when the game stops and no winning occurs . Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can
After the variable display is variably displayed, the variable display of the variable display is stopped to derive the display result, and the winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine,
Predetermination means for deciding display result combinations that allow derivation,
Derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result combination,
A prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize has been generated according to the derived display result combination,
Production means for performing production,
A privilege determining means for determining grant of a privilege,
The production executed by the production means includes a first production and a second production,
The plurality of lines crossing the plurality of variable display portions include a winning line for which the winning determination is performed and a non-winning line that is a line different from the winning line and that crosses the winning line. ,
The derivation control means is capable of deriving a specific display result combination when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result,
When the specific display result combination is derived, the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information are arranged on the winning line, and only the predetermined identification information is arranged side by side on the non-winning line,
The privilege determination means can determine grant of the privilege when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result,
The slot machine is
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the award of the privilege has been determined, both the first effect and the second effect can be executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result and the grant of the privilege is not determined, the first effect can be executed, while the second effect cannot be executed,
The first effect is an effect that suggests a character corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a character corresponding to the specific identification information,
When the production means is executing the first production and the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped and no winning is made, the second production is executed and the variation display of the variable display portion is executed. A slot machine that finishes the effect being executed at the same timing in both cases, when the game stops and no winning occurs .